English Dictionary

rocket

/ˈɹɑkɪt/

noun

A rocket engine. / (military) A non-guided missile propelled by a rocket engine. / A vehicle propelled by a rocket engine. / A rocket propelled firework; a skyrocket. / (slang) An ace (the playing card).

The rocket launched into space.

意味（1）

A rocket engine.

意味（2）

(military) A non-guided missile propelled by a rocket engine.

意味（3）

A vehicle propelled by a rocket engine.

意味（4）

A rocket propelled firework; a skyrocket.

意味（5）

(slang) An ace (the playing card).

意味（6）

(military slang) An angry communication (such as a letter or telegram) to a subordinate.

While [Colonel Robert] Solborg and [Jacques] Lemaigre[-Dubreuil] were dreaming of revolts, [William Joseph “Wild Bill”] Donovan had learned of Solborg’s insubordination and meddling. He sent him a “rocket” ordering him out of North Africa and back to Lisbon at once. Solborg flew to Lisbon and then on to Washington to face out his problem with Donovan.

意味（7）

A blunt lance head used in jousting.

意味（8）

(figuratively) Something that shoots high in the air.

Fernandinho launched a rocket that flew just over. Gundogan's shot hit off Sviatchenko and Gordon and went out. City pressed and pressed.

意味（9）

(Scotland, slang) A stupid or crazy person.

Why were the Luddites named efter Ned Ludd? A wee rocket. A wee fucken fairy bampot. A pure hooligan, smashing stuff up. A ned. Ned Ludd.

意味（10）

(South East England, slang) A very physically attractive woman.