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Word: Rocket
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century: from French roquette, from Italian rocchetto, diminutive of rocca ‘distaff (for spinning)’, with reference to its cylindrical shape
ˈrɒkɪt
a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents, used typically as a firework or signal.
Short Definition:cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to great height or distance by combustion of its contents
a severe reprimand
Short Definition:severe reprimand
Examples:- he got a rocket from the Director
Word: Rocket
Speech Type: Verb
ˈrɒkɪt
(of an amount, price, etc.) increase very rapidly and suddenly
Short Definition:increase very rapidly
Examples:- sales of milk in supermarkets are rocketing
attack with rocket-propelled missiles
Short Definition:attack with rocket-propelled missiles
Examples:- the city was rocketed and bombed from the air
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