rocket

Definition

  • noun: a type of very powerful engine that is powered by gases that are released from burning fuel
  • noun: any of several plants of the mustard family
  • verb: to increase quickly and suddenly
  • verb: to convey or propel by means of or as if by a rocket
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: damewort, dart, fly

Examples

  • You don't have to be a 'rocket scientist' [=you don't have to be unusually smart] to understand the instructions.

  • Sales 'rocketed' from 1,000 units last week to 5,000 units this week.

  • The job is challenging, but it's not exactly 'rocket science'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) 'What you got? That's what I'm talking about! That thing in your right hand is a blast shield. Perfect. Can you not hit me in the head with a rocket while I'm trying to drive?! Get me to the fence, Cale! - Stick that thing out there, go to work. - Damn right. Hold it with two hands, Mr. President. Oh, my God, that's President Sawyer. - He has a rocket launcher. - There's something... ...you don't see every day. Here it comes! - I lost the rocket launcher. - How do you lose a rocket launcher? (..)
    2013 White House Down