rocket (noun) /ˈɹɑ.kɪt/
1
A rocket engine.
2
(military) A non-guided missile propelled by a rocket engine.
3
A vehicle propelled by a rocket engine.
4
A rocket propelled firework; a skyrocket.
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(slang) An ace (the playing card).
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(military slang) An angry communication (such as a letter or telegram) to a subordinate.
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A blunt lance head used in jousting.
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(figurative) Something that shoots high in the air.
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(Scotland, slang) A stupid or crazy person.
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(South East England, slang) A very physically attractive woman.
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The leaf vegetable Eruca sativa or Eruca vesicaria.
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Rocket larkspur (Consolida regalis).
rocket (verb) /ˈɹɑ.kɪt/
1
(transitive, intransitive) To accelerate swiftly and powerfully.
2
To fly vertically.
3
To rise or soar rapidly.
4
To experience sudden fame, popularity, or success.
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To carry something in a rocket.
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To attack something with rockets.