rocket
rocket /ˈrɑːkət/
noun
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()
A jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion
(
rocket engine
, rocket
)
a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion
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()
Any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
(
projectile
, rocket
)
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
The rocket shot up into the sky with a trail of white smoke.
The rocket shot up into the sky with a trail of white smoke.
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Sends a firework display high into the sky
(
rocket
, skyrocket
)
sends a firework display high into the sky
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Propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
(
rocket
, skyrocket
)
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
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Erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender
(
arugula
[ N. American] , Eruca sativa
, Eruca vesicaria sativa
, garden rocket
, rocket
, rocket salad
, roquette
, rucola
[ N. American] , rugola
[ N. American] )
erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender
Rocket, also known as arugula, adds a peppery taste to salads and sandwiches
Rocket, also known as arugula, adds a peppery taste to salads and sandwiches
verb
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Propel with a rocket
(
rocket
)
propel with a rocket
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Shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
(
rocket
, skyrocket
)
shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
Prices skyrocketed
prices skyrocketed