rocket (Meaning)
rocket (n)
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion
erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
sends a firework display high into the sky
rocket (v)
shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
propel with a rocket
rocket (n.)
A cruciferous plant (Eruca sativa) sometimes eaten in Europe as a salad.
Damewort.
larkspur. See below.
An artificial firework consisting of a cylindrical case of paper or metal filled with a composition of combustible ingredients, as niter, charcoal, and sulphur, and fastened to a guiding stick. The rocket is projected through the air by the force arising from the expansion of the gases liberated by combustion of the composition. Rockets are used as projectiles for various purposes, for signals, and also for pyrotechnic display.
A blunt lance head used in the joust.
rocket (v. i.)
To rise straight up; said of birds; usually in the present participle or as an adjective.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rocket
rocket Sentence Examples
- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soared into the night sky, carrying a satellite into orbit.
- With a thunderous roar, the rocket propelled the spacecraft towards its destination.
- The rocket's exhaust flames illuminated the launchpad, casting an eerie glow on the surroundings.
- The children stared in awe as the rocket lifted off, leaving behind a trail of smoke and fire.
- The rocket engine emitted a high-pitched whine as it reached its full power.
- The rocket assembly process was intricate and meticulous, requiring the utmost precision.
- The rocket launcher used a powerful gunpowder charge to propel the projectile.
- The rocket science behind space travel was both complex and fascinating.
- The toy rocket ship inspired the child's dreams of becoming an astronaut.
- The rocket's trajectory could be calculated using Newtonian physics equations.
FAQs About the word rocket
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine, a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion, erect European annual often grown a
dash, jump, run, travel,speed, race, drive, zip, chase, rush
poke, creep, hang (around or out), poke, linger, lag, drag, creep, linger, drag
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soared into the night sky, carrying a satellite into orbit.
With a thunderous roar, the rocket propelled the spacecraft towards its destination.
The rocket's exhaust flames illuminated the launchpad, casting an eerie glow on the surroundings.
The children stared in awe as the rocket lifted off, leaving behind a trail of smoke and fire.
