brock

[ brok ]

noun

1. a European badger.

brock

/ brɒk /

noun

1. a Brit name, used esp as a form of address in stories, for badger

Word History and Origins

Origin of brock¹

before 1000; Middle English brok, Old English broc badger < Celtic; compare Irish, Scots Gaelic broc, Welsh broch

Word History and Origins

Origin of brock¹

Old English broc , of Celtic origin; compare Welsh broch

Example Sentences

Running back Christian McCaffrey had a 100-yard game on his belated seasonal debut, quarterback Brock Purdy had a season-high 353 passing yards and rookie Ricky Pearsall scored his first NFL touchdown but the San Francisco 49ers still almost blew their game in Tampa Bay.

From BBC

The third installment of the Marvel series from Sony, starring Tom Hardy as journalist Eddie Brock and his “symbiote” sidekick, Venom, has to date earned $114.8 million at domestic theaters, according to Comscore estimates.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Bosa crashed NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark’s postgame interview with San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle and running back Isaac Guerendo.

From Los Angeles Times

"I had to put myself physically into the work and not just write cheques or argue over dinner tables," said Peter Brock of Fairfax, California.

From BBC

Brock, 74, has repeatedly denied any misconduct, telling The Times that he had never touched a patient inappropriately or made sexually suggestive or harassing comments.

From Los Angeles Times