rocket

rocket
n.
device propelled by a rocket engine or explosives

1) to fire; launch a rocket

2) a booster; liquid-fuel; long-range; multistage; solid-fuel rocket

reprimand

(colloq.) (BE)

3) to give smb. a rocket

4) to get a rocket

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['rɒkɪt]
launch a rocket
liquid-fuel
long-range
multistage
solid-fuel rocket
['device propelled by a rocket engine or explosives'] to fire
['reprimand'] (colloq.) (BE) to give smb. a rocket
a booster
to get a rocket

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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