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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

  • (..) Begrepen. That scheelde nothing. That will hurt. I am mommy's little boy. - You are out of position, broekie. He comes back as a rocket. Help me! I do not believe that this flowers. - Should we tell him this? I do believe that those that know. What is this? Matchpoint. (..)
    2007 Bee Movie