1. noun /ˈɹɒkɪt/
a) A rocket engine.
While [Colonel Robert] Solborg and [Jacques] Lemaigre[-Dubreuil] were dreaming of revolts, 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. Solborg flew to Lisbon and then on to Washington to face out his problem with Donovan.
2. verb /ˈɹɒkɪt/
See Also: rocket salad
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