rocket

/ˈrɑkɪt/
verb
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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