bock

/bɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong, hardy, or vigorous person or animal

“The team’s star player was a bock on the field, never giving up.”

2. noun

a strong, rich beer, typically brewed in Germany

“The beer festival featured a variety of bocks, including doppelbock and weissebock.”

3. verb

to strike or hit with great force

“The bock of the hammer broke the stone.”

Synonyms

  • brawler
  • bruiser

Antonyms

  • pushover
  • weakling