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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

  • (..) to be so interactive. Hey look! The House of Cards. Woo wait. Hang on just a minute. - Your rocket. - Yeah. I stashed it in there for safekeeping. And now I'm all set to take Riley to the moon! (..)
    2015 Inside Out
  • (..) - Of course, it runs on song power. That's right. Your theme song. - Who's your friend who likes to play? - Bing Bong. Bing Bong. - His rocket makes you yell "Hooray!" - Bing Bong. Bing Bong. What exactly are you suppose to be? You know what's unclear? I'm mostly cotton candy. But. (..)
    2015 Inside Out