rocksample
nounUK /ˈrɒkˌsɑːmpəl/
US /ˈrɑːkˌsæmpəl/
A small piece of rock that someone takes to look at and study.
The scientist put a rocksample from the moon in a glass case.
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2. A tiny bit of rock used in a test to see what it is made of.
They crushed the rocksample to find out which minerals were inside.
3. A rock taken from a place so people can learn about that place.
Each rocksample was labeled with the name of the mountain it came from.
4. In a game or quiz, a pretend rock you pick to get a clue.
Pick a rocksample card and read the hint on the back.