Definitions for ROCKETˈrɒk ɪt Random House Webster's College
Dictionary any of various tubelike devices containing
combustibles that on being ignited propel the tube through the
air: used for pyrotechnic effect, signaling, hurling explosives,
launching a space vehicle, etc. a space capsule or vehicle put
into orbit by such devices. Ref: rocket engine. (v.t.)to move or
transport by means of a rocket. (v.i.)to move like a rocket. (of
game birds) to fly straight up rapidly when flushed. Origin of
rocket: 1605–15; (< F roquette ) < It rocchetta, dim. of rocca
distaff (with reference to its shape) < Go *rukka, c. ON rokkr,
MD rocke, OHG rocco (G Rocken ) any of various plants belonging
to the genus Hesperis, of the mustard family, and related
genera. Ref: Compare dame's rocket. Ref: Also called roquette.;
arugula . Origin of rocket: 1520–30; < F roquette < It ruchetta,
dim. of ruca < L ērūcaarugula any vehicle self-propelled by a
rocket engine rocket, rocket engine(noun) a jet engine
containing its own propellant