Rocket | Mean of rocket in English Dictionary

/ˈrɑːkət/

• Noun
• a type of very powerful engine that is powered by gases that are released from burning fuel
1. a car powered by a rocket = a rocket-powered car
2. a rocket engine
• a spacecraft or missile that is powered by a rocket engine
1. a moon rocket
2. antiaircraft rockets
3. a rocket launcher
• a firework that goes high in the air before exploding
• Verb

• to increase quickly and suddenly
1. Prices rocketed. [=skyrocketed]
2. Sales rocketed from 1,000 units last week to 5,000 units this week.
3. Interest rates have been rocketing up.
• to move or rise quickly
1. The train rocketed through the tunnel.
2. The spacecraft rocketed into outer space.
3. He rocketed to stardom.
4. Her novel rocketed to the top of the best-seller list.
5. Their album rocketed up the charts.
6. His role in the movie rocketed him to fame.