Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A cylindrical projectile designed for self-propulsion through the air or space, often used for carrying payloads or as a weapon.
Rocket
/ˈrɒkət/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
The rocket flew into the sky quickly.She watched the rocket launch from her balcony.
Etymology:
The English word rocket derives from the Italian rocchetto, meaning bobbin or spool, a diminutive of rocca, meaning distaff. The term eventually referred to devices used in warfare and later to modern space-traveling crafts.
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