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rocket

1 of 2noun
/ˈrɑkɪt/
Forms:rockets
1

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

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  • The rocket lifted off from the launch pad, carrying a satellite into orbit around Earth.
  • Engineers designed a new type of rocket with enhanced fuel efficiency for deep-space exploration.
  • The space agency celebrated the successful test of a prototype rocket intended for future Mars missions.
  • The rocket’s engines ignited, generating the thrust needed to overcome Earth's gravity and reach space.
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2

a fast-growing European annual, cultivated as a salad green and harvested while young and tender

  • The chef added fresh rocket to the salad.
  • Rocket grows quickly in spring and summer.
  • She planted rocket in her vegetable garden.
  • The supermarket sells rocket in pre-washed packs.
  • He garnished the pasta with a handful of rocket.
3

a propulsion device with its own fuel that produces thrust through reaction forces

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  • The rocket engine burned fuel to lift the spacecraft.
  • Engineers tested the rocket in a controlled facility.
  • The model rocket used solid propellant.
  • Rocket designs vary depending on the payload.
  • Safety protocols are crucial when handling a rocket.
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