Startle (8)
'startle' is the definition.
(I know that startle is a more specific form of ball over)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for surprise that I've seen before include "Mild astonishment" , "is not what's expected" , "Take unawares" , "Sudden astounding event" , "Bombshell" .)
'startle' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for alarm that I've seen before include "Burglar deterrent" , "Flap" , "A rousing sound in the morning" , "State of (sudden) fear" , "Unnerve" .)
'startle' is the definition.
(rock can mean to shock or startle)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rock that I've seen before include "Music; diamond" , "Large stone - type of music" , "Boulder - oscillate - sweetmeat" , "musical genre?" , "Reel from" .)