rocket

English

/ˈɹɑkɪt/, /ˈɹɒkɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • 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).
  • (military) An angry communication (such as a letter or telegram) to a subordinate.
  • A blunt lance head used in jousting.
  • (figurative) Something that shoots high in the air.
  • (Scotland) A stupid or crazy person.

Etymology

Derived from Italian rocchetta derived from rukka, rocko (spinning wheel) derived from Proto-Germanic *rukkô (used in spinning thread, a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it, a distaff).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*rukkô

Gloss

used in spinning thread, a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it, a distaff

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