rocket

Definitions

1. A leaf vegetable of species Eruca sativa or Eruca vesicaria.
   uncountable
2. A projectile.
3. A cylindrical projectile that can be fired to a great height through combustion, (specifically) a type of firework of this form, typically exploding with light and colour; a skyrocket.
4. Any plant of the genus Eruca.
   countable
5. A blunt lance head used in jousting.
6. Rocket larkspur (Consolida regalis, syn. Delphinium consolida).
   countable, uncountable
7. A long vehicle or craft propelled by a rocket engine; a missile or rocket-propelled spacecraft.
8. An engine operating similarly to the pyrotechnic, generating thrust by the expulsion of hot gases; a rocket engine.
9. Figurative uses.
   figuratively
10. Something that travels high in the air or with great speed; especially (sport), a hard shot.
    figuratively
11. A severe reprimand; a telling-off.
    UK, figuratively, slang
12. An ace (the playing card).
    figuratively, slang
13. A stupid or crazy person.
    Scotland, figuratively, slang
14. A very physically attractive woman.
    East, England, South, figuratively, slang

Equivalents

Examples

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

“The Burmese nurse who'd gone with her was crying, for which she'd no doubt⟳ get⟳ a rocket from matron.”

“While Solborg and Lemaigre were dreaming of revolts, 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.”

“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.”

“And avoid⟳ certain aphrodisiac foods, such as onions and rockets.”

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