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.
an engine that operates by the combustion of its contents, providing thrust as in a jet engine but without depending on the intake of air for combustion.
an elongated rocket-propelled missile or spacecraft
used to refer to a person or thing that moves very fast or to an action that is done with great force
a severe reprimand
an edible Mediterranean plant of the cabbage family, whose leaves are eaten in salads.
used in names of other fast-growing plants of the cabbage family, e.g. London rocket, sweet rocket.
(of an amount, price, etc.) increase very rapidly and suddenly
move very rapidly
attack with rocket-propelled missiles