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rocket

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/ˈrɒkɪt/ · rock-et

A cylinder or similar device that can be propelled at high speed and is used for travel into or through the atmosphere.

Meanings

nounformal

A cylinder or similar device that can be propelled at high speed and is used for travel into or through the atmosphere.

ایک سلنڈر یا اسی طرح کا آلہ جو تیز رفتار سے حرکت کرنے کے قابل ہے اور جو فضا میں یا اس کے ذریعے سفر کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

راکٹ

rocket

Synonyms

missilespacecraftprojectileمیزائلفضائی جہازپراجیکٹائل

Antonyms

anchorstationary objectgroundلنگرمتحرک چیززمین

Common Collocations

  • launch a rocket
  • rocket science
  • space rocket

Example Sentences

The rocket launched successfully into orbit.

راکٹ کامیابی کے ساتھ مدار میں روانہ ہوا۔

Rocket kamiyabi ke sath madar mein rawana hua.

Scientists study rockets to understand space travel.

سائنسدان راکٹوں کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں تاکہ خلائی سفر کو سمجھ سکیں۔

Scientists rakton ka mutala karte hain taake khilai safar ko samajh sakein.

The rocket was equipped with advanced navigation systems.

راکٹ جدید نیویگیشن نظام سے لیس تھا۔

Rocket jadeed navigation nizam se leis tha.

Easily Confused With

rock:A rock is a solid mineral matter, whereas a rocket is a vehicle for space travel.

Word Family

rocketry
nounراکٹسازی
rocketeer
nounراکٹر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of rockets as vehicles that 'rock'ets into space.

Imagine a rocket launching off the ground, leaving a trail of fire and smoke.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ آتشیں پرواز زمین سے آسمان تک کی باتیں کرتی ہے

Yeh aatishain parwaz zameen se aasman tak ki baatein karti hai

This fiery flight speaks of journeys from the earth to the sky

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اونچی اڑان بھرنا

oonchi udaan bharna

To take a high flight

📖 Etymology

Origin: Italian "rocchetto" — a spool; a small wheel

First known use: 15th century

The term 'rocket' originally referred to a type of firework in the 13th century. It evolved to denote vehicles designed for space travel in the 20th century.