rocket-propelled

[ rok-it-pruh-peld ]

/ ˈrɒk ɪt prəˌpɛld /

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adjective

using rocket power as the chief motive force.

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Origin of rocket-propelled

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby rocket-propelled

rocket bomb, rocketeer, rocket engine, rocket gun, rocket launcher, rocket-propelled, rocket propulsion, rocketry, rocket science, rocket scientist, rocket ship

How to use rocket-propelled in a sentence

The questions going through my mind are: How on earth are there Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers in the heart of Paris?
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These people that work for the BOP are not rocket scientists.
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Her brothers formed a group to rescue people after a rocket attack.
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Fighting words like those that propelled his team to the top of the industry, but it looks like that drive might have been sapped.
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Evidence of the interest of this respected figure propelled Vieira on his quest.
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General Pio del Pilar slept in the city every night, ready to give the rocket-signal for revolt.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
This last spear is propelled by a throwing-stick, which was also found lying by it.
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The great Dam at Assouan was just completed and we traversed its entire length on a trolley propelled by natives.
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The pneumatic vacuum tubes which propelled the trains on the South Devon Railway, failed to give the power that was expected.
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It was in conjunction with Mr. Booth that my father constructed the 'Rocket' engine.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick