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

  • (..) - Except the proles. - Proletariat don't count. They're animals. Did you see the hanging? Missed it myself. Bloody committees: (announcer) ..heavy Victory rocket bombs. Black Eagle cc motorbicycles. ... Doubleplus good, this. Do you know, I don't think there is a single piece of meat in this stew. (..)
    1984 1984
  • (..) Give me a gin. (announcer) . million . Victory recoil-operated heavy machine guns, million rifle grenades, million Perry pineapple pin grenades and . million lightweight spigot-launching antitank rocket projectors. Food production is also up... - How's the Newspeak Committee? - Working overtime. (..)
    1984 1984