rocket-propelled

American  

[rok-it-pruh-peld] / ˈrɒk ɪt prəˌpɛld /

adjective

1. using rocket power as the chief motive force.

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Etymology

Origin of rocket-propelled

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“He is putting out on the internet, turtles with rocket-propelled grenades — I mean, have you seen this?”

From Salon

Israeli troops on Wednesday said they discovered hundreds of rocket-propelled grenades, dozens of anti-tank missiles and other weapons stockpiled near a clinic and school in the northern Gaza Strip.

From Washington Times

In recent years, U.S. naval forces have intercepted a number of ships packed with rifles, rocket-propelled grenades and missile parts on route from Iran to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

From Seattle Times

The Israel Defense Forces said their troops were conducting operations near Al Quds Hospital when they were engaged by small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.

From Washington Times

Recently, compounding economic challenges have thrown the country off its three-decade, rocket-propelled growth trajectory.

From Reuters