An old cock pheasant came rocketing over me. --H. R. Haggard. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
rocketing — (ROK.uh.ting) pp. Spending a great deal of money on a few important items while spending only an average amount or less on everything else. Example Citation: According to research that Thomas J. Stanley did for his book The Millionaire Next Door … New words
rocketing — rock·et || rÉ‘kɪt / rÉ’k n. missile that contains combustibles and when ignited liberates gases causing a thrust; rocket propelled missile; spaceship; airborne firework; rocket salad, Mediterranean plant with pungent edible green leaves,… … English contemporary dictionary
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prices are rocketing up — prices are rising quickly, prices are going up rapidly … English contemporary dictionary
Rocket — Rock et, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rocketed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rocketing}.] (Sporting) To rise straight up; said of birds; usually in the present participle or as an adjective. [Eng.] [1913 Webster] An old cock pheasant came rocketing over me. H. R.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rocketed — Rocket Rock et, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rocketed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rocketing}.] (Sporting) To rise straight up; said of birds; usually in the present participle or as an adjective. [Eng.] [1913 Webster] An old cock pheasant came rocketing over me.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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rocket — [[t]rɒ̱kɪt[/t]] ♦♦♦ rockets, rocketing, rocketed 1) N COUNT A rocket is a space vehicle that is shaped like a long tube. Syn: spacecraft 2) N COUNT: oft N n A rocket is a missile containing explosive that is powered by gas. There has been a… … English dictionary
