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 • Dec. 2, 2025

Mr Petro also said the base had lost two Spike missiles, 37 Nimrod missiles and 550 rocket-propelled grenades.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

The North Korean F-7 resembles the more widely distributed Soviet-era RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade, with a few noticeable differences.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

"The Justice Department is now seeking the forfeiture of those weapons, including over 1 million rounds of ammunition and thousands of proximity fuses for rocket-propelled grenades."

From Reuters • Mar. 31, 2023

Earth Satellite Vehicle Program, along with plans for a moon rocket, The artificial satellite is to be a large rocket-propelled projectile.

From The Flying Saucers are Real by Keyhoe, Donald E. (Donald Edward)