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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.
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.
03
a propulsion device with its own fuel that produces thrust through reaction forces
Examples
The rocket engine burned fuel to lift the spacecraft.
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.
02
to propel or launch something using a rocket engine or similar thrust
Examples
The satellite was rocketed into orbit last week.
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