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   rocket

   /ˈrɒkɪt/

   noun

   • 1. 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. Similar missileprojectilerare:trajectile
   • ▪ an engine that operates by the combustion of its contents, providing thrust as in a jet engine but without depending on the intake of air for combustion.
   • ▪ an elongated rocket-propelled missile or spacecraft: "a rocket launcher"
   • ▪ used to refer to a person or thing that moves very fast or to an action that is done with great force: "she shot out of her chair like a rocket"
   • 2. a severe reprimand: informal British "he got a rocket from the Director" Similar scoldingchidingreprimandrebukereproofreproachremonstrationupbraidingberatingcastigationtiradediatribeharanguelectureadmonitionadmonishmentlambastingobloquyinformal:dressing-downtelling-offtalking-totongue-lashingrocketwiggingOpposite commendationpat on the back

   verb

   • 1. (of an amount, price, etc.) increase very rapidly and suddenly: "sales of milk in supermarkets are rocketing" Similar shoot upsoarincrease rapidlyrise rapidlyescalatespiral upwardsinformal:go through the ceilinggo through the roofskyrocketOpposite fallplummet
   • ▪ move very rapidly: "he rocketed to national stardom" Similar speedzoomshootroarwhizzcareergo hell for leatherinformal:scorchteargo like a bat out of hellbombbarrelhightail it
   • 2. attack with rocket-propelled missiles: "the city was rocketed and bombed from the air"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French roquette, from Italian rocchetto, diminutive of rocca ‘distaff (for spinning)’, with reference to its cylindrical shape.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rocket-like adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROCKET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of rocket as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. Find out how to pronounce rocket and see translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     ROCKET meaning: 1. a large cylinder-shaped object that moves...

   • Rocket: Arabic Translation

     ROCKET translate: صاروخ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Rocket: Polish Translation

     ROCKET translate: rakieta, rakieta, skoczyć w górę , wybić...

   • Rocket: Japanese Translation

     rocket translate: ロケット. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Rocket: Italian Translation

     ROCKET translate: razzo, missile, razzo, razzo, (andare alle...

   • Rocket: Thai Translation

     rocket translate: จรวด; พลุ, ยานอวกาศ, พุ่งไปอย่างรวดเร็ว;...

   • Rocket Turkish Translation

     ROCKET translate: roket, füze, füze, bomba, fırlamak, hızlı...

   • Rocket: Russian Translation

     ROCKET translate: ракета , реактивный снаряд , резко...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rocketRocket Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the different meanings and uses of the word rocket, from a plant to a firework to a jet engine to a missile. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of rocket.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RocketRocket - Wikipedia

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   A rocket (from Italian: rocchetto, lit. 'bobbin/spool') is a vehicle that uses jet propulsion to accelerate without using any surrounding air. A rocket engine produces thrust by reaction to exhaust expelled at high speed. Rocket engines work entirely from propellant carried within the vehicle; therefore a rocket can fly in the vacuum of space ...

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › rocketROCKET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Rocket definition: any of various simple or complex tubelike devices containing combustibles that on being ignited liberate gases whose action propels the tube through the air. See examples of ROCKET used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROCKET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rocket, from a space vehicle to a plant to a verb. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word frequency.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rocketRocket - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A rocket is a space vehicle or missile, or the special engine that's meant to propel such a vehicle into the air. You can even get a model rocket that's small enough to shoot off in your back yard.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › rocketRocket - definition of rocket by The Free Dictionary

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   A rocket is a device that propels itself by burning fuel or explosives. It can be used for fireworks, space travel, weapons, or salad. Learn more about the different types and uses of rockets from various sources.