rock·et
rock·et/ˈräkət/
noun
a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents, used typically as a firework or signal.
synonyms: missile, projectile, trajectile
verb
- (of an amount, price, etc.) increase very rapidly and suddenly."sales of milk in supermarkets are rocketing"synonyms: shoot up, soar, increase rapidly, rise rapidly, escalate, spiral upwards, go through the ceiling, go through the roof, skyrocket
- attack with rocket-propelled missiles."the city was rocketed and bombed from the air"
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Aug 27, 2024 · 1. a : a firework consisting of a case partly filled with a combustible composition fastened to a guiding stick and propelled through the air
a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, used for space travel or as a weapon.
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rocket · 1. countable noun. A rocket is a space vehicle that is shaped like a long tube. · 2. countable noun. A rocket is a missile containing explosives that ...
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1. [count] : a type of very powerful engine that is powered by gases that are released from burning fuel a car powered by a rocket = a rocket-powered car.
[countable] a spacecraft in the shape of a tube that is driven by a stream of gases let out behind it when fuel is burned inside. a space rocket; The rocket ...
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Jul 13, 2011 · The word “rocket” can mean different things. Most people think of a tall, thin, round vehicle. “Rocket” can mean a type of engine.
a flying device, shaped like a tube, that is driven by hot gases released from engines in its rear. Rockets are used to launch fireworks, signals, weapons, and ...
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