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Rocket
01
a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns
Examples
The rocket lifted off from the launch pad, carrying a satellite into orbit around Earth.
Engineers designed a new type of rocket with enhanced fuel efficiency for deep-space exploration.
02
a fast-growing European annual, cultivated as a salad green and harvested while young and tender
Examples
The chef added fresh rocket to the salad.
Rocket grows quickly in spring and summer.
03
a propulsion device with its own fuel that produces thrust through reaction forces
Examples
The rocket engine burned fuel to lift the spacecraft.
Engineers tested the rocket in a controlled facility.
to rocket
01
(of a price, amount, etc.) to increase suddenly and significantly
Examples
The price of crude oil rocketed after the announcement of the supply cut.
Shares in the tech company rocketed following the release of their innovative new product.
02
to propel or launch something using a rocket engine or similar thrust
Examples
The satellite was rocketed into orbit last week.
Engineers rocketed the spacecraft into the upper atmosphere.
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