rocket-propelled
|rock-et-pro-pelled|
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/ˈrɑːkɪt prəˈpɛld/
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/ˈrɒkɪt prəˈpɛld/
driven by a rocket
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rocket-propelled' originates from the combination of 'rocket' and 'propelled', where 'rocket' refers to a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine, and 'propelled' means driven forward.
Historical Evolution
'rocket-propelled' combines the words 'rocket' and 'propelled', which have been used in English since the 16th and 17th centuries, respectively.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'propelled' meant 'driven forward', and with the advent of rocket technology, it evolved to mean 'driven by a rocket engine'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered or driven by a rocket engine.
The rocket-propelled grenade was launched at the target.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/09 10:32