rocket — a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɑːkɪt/
Example Sentences
- My career didn't exactly rocket after I accidentally sent a meme to my boss instead of the quarterly report.
- The stock price rocketed when the company announced they'd invented a pizza delivery rocket.
- NASA launched a rocket to explore Mars.
rocket
NOUN[/ˈrɑːkɪt/]
a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents
a sleek white and silver rocket blasts off from its launch pad with bright orange flames shooting from its base. Thick clouds of white smoke billow around the launch tower as the cylindrical vessel rises rapidly upward. The rocket's engines burn intensely, propelling it higher into the blue sky with tremendous force. Scientists and families in the viewing area point upward and cheer with excitement. Children press against the safety barriers while adults shield their eyes from the brilliant launch flames. a cylindrical projectile being propelled to great height by the combustion of its contents
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“My career didn't exactly rocket after I accidentally sent a meme to my boss instead of the quarterly report.”
“The stock price rocketed when the company announced they'd invented a pizza delivery rocket.”
“NASA launched a rocket to explore Mars.”
“Housing costs have rocketed in the city center.”
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