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

The Hellas Aphrodite, carrying petrol from India to South Africa, was seized on Thursday when armed pirates opened fire with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades before boarding the vessel.

From BBC

Attackers have boarded a ship off the coast of Somalia after firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades at the vessel, according to a UK maritime agency.

From BBC

Doghmosh and other family members said Hamas torched houses and cars and fired machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shortly afterwards, Cambodian military personnel carrying rocket-propelled grenades gathered near the border.

From BBC

Mr Durant had been flying the second Black Hawk that had come down after it was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade.

From BBC