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rockets

 

[ หˆrษ’kษชts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

space exploration

Rockets are vehicles or devices that are propelled by the ejection of combustion gases out of a nozzle. They are commonly used for space exploration and satellite launches.

Synonyms

launcher, missile, spacecraft

Examples of usage

  • The rocket successfully launched the satellite into orbit.
  • NASA is planning to send a manned mission to Mars using rockets.
Context #2 | Noun

NBA basketball

In basketball, a rocket is a quick and powerful player who excels in scoring and speed.

Synonyms

scorer, speedster

Examples of usage

  • James Harden is known for his skills as a rocket on the court.
  • The Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team in the NBA.

Translations

Translations of the word "rockets" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น foguetes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‰เค•เฅ‡เคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Raketen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ roket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะบะตั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rakiety

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fusรฉes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cohetes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท roketler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ์ผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุงุฑูŠุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rakety

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rakety

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ็ฎญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rakete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eldflaugar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทั‹ะผั‹ั€ะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raketlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cohetes

Word origin

The word 'rockets' has its origins in the Italian word 'rochetto' or 'rochetta', meaning 'a bobbin, spool, or firework'. The use of rockets as a means of propulsion dates back to ancient China, where gunpowder-filled tubes were used as fireworks. Over time, rockets evolved into the powerful vehicles we know today, capable of reaching outer space and beyond.

See also: rocket, skyrocket.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,343, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.