rocket
/ˈrɑkɪt/
verb
- To move or increase very quickly.
- The ball rocketed past the goalkeeper into the net.
- Her popularity rocketed after her first hit song.
- The price of oil rocketed after the news of the shortage.
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noun
- A vehicle or device that travels very fast through air or space, powered by burning fuel and expelling gas.
- Children watched the fireworks rocket burst into colorful sparks.
- The rocket launched into space carrying a new satellite.
- NASA is building a new rocket to take astronauts to the Moon.
- A type of weapon that is shot through the air and explodes when it hits a target.
- The army fired a rocket at the enemy base.
- Soldiers carried portable rocket launchers into battle.
- The rocket struck the building, causing a large explosion.
- A green leafy vegetable with a strong, peppery taste; also called arugula.
- I added fresh rocket to the salad for extra flavor.
- Rocket is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine.
- The pizza was topped with rocket and parmesan cheese.
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