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rocket

UK
/ˈrɒkɪt/
US
/ˈrɑːkɪt/

Translations

rocketnoun
rockets
pl
UK
/ˈrɒkɪt/
US
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The fireworks display ended with a massive rocket that lit up the entire sky.
Le feu d'artifice s'est terminé par une énorme fusée qui a illuminé tout le ciel.
roquetteEn cuisine.
I added some fresh rocket to the salad for an extra kick.
J'ai ajouté un peu de roquette fraîche à la salade pour relever le goût.
Additional translations
engueuladeFamilier, surtout en anglais britannique.
Synonyms
spacecraft
missile
launcher
firework
projectile
rocketverb
rocketed
Past Simple
rocketed
Past Participle
rocketing
Gerund
UK
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US
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monter en flècheS'emploie surtout pour une hausse ou une progression très rapide.
The company's stock price rocketed after the announcement of the new product.
Le cours de l'action de l'entreprise a monté en flèche après l'annonce du nouveau produit.
Additional translations
propulserSens technique.
Synonyms
fly
shoot
soar
ascend
launch
rocketadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to rockets (e.g., rocket engine).
à réactionPour un engin ou un système utilisant une fusée ou une propulsion de type fusée.
The new rocket fuel is more efficient than previous formulations.
Le nouveau carburant à réaction est plus efficace que les formulations précédentes.
Additional translations
à fuséePlus littéral, selon le contexte technique.
Synonyms
rapid
sharp
rapidly rising
soaring
skyrocketing
meteoric
explosive
accelerated
swift
fast
breakneck
sudden
surging
steep

Definitions

rocketnoun
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.
The fireworks display ended with a massive rocket that lit up the entire sky.
A vehicle, missile, or aircraft which obtains thrust by the reaction to the ejection of fast-moving exhaust from within a rocket engine.
The space agency launched a rocket to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.
A type of salad leaf, also known as arugula, with a peppery flavor.
I added some fresh rocket to the salad for an extra kick.
(informal, chiefly British) A severe reprimand or scolding.
The coach gave the team a rocket for their poor performance.
rocketverb
To move or rise rapidly and suddenly.
The company's stock price rocketed after the announcement of the new product.
To increase very quickly and suddenly.
House prices have rocketed in the last decade.
To propel (an object) by means of a rocket engine.
The agency plans to rocket the satellite into orbit next year.
rocketadjective
Relating to, powered by, or designed for rockets.
The new rocket fuel is more efficient than previous formulations.
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