rocket in Dutch

rocket in Dutch is raket, vuurpijl — rocket means a vehicle or projectile driven by expelling burning gas, used to launch spacecraft, missiles, or fireworks.

rocket in Dutch

raket

noun

An engine operating similarly to the pyrotechnic, generating thrust by the expulsion of hot gases; a rocket engine. [from 20th c.]

raket

noun

A long vehicle or craft propelled by a rocket engine; a missile or rocket-propelled spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

vuurpijl

noun

A long vehicle or craft propelled by a rocket engine; a missile or rocket-propelled spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

What does "rocket" mean?

noun A vehicle or projectile driven by expelling burning gas, used to launch spacecraft, missiles, or fireworks.
"The rocket lifted off the launch pad in a cloud of smoke."
verb To rise, increase, or move very quickly and suddenly.
"House prices rocketed after the new train line opened."
noun (UK) A peppery salad leaf, known as arugula in American English.
"She added a handful of rocket to the pasta salad."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

rocket in a sentence

The rocket lifted off the launch pad in a cloud of smoke.
Fans set off rockets to celebrate the new year.
House prices rocketed after the new train line opened.
Her career rocketed after the film's release.

Similar words in Dutch

projectile soar surge zoom

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rocket" in Dutch?

"rocket" in Dutch is raket, vuurpijl. rocket means: A vehicle or projectile driven by expelling burning gas, used to launch spacecraft, missiles, or fireworks.

How do you use "rocket" in a sentence?

Example: "The rocket lifted off the launch pad in a cloud of smoke." In Dutch, "rocket" is raket, vuurpijl.

Are there other ways to say "rocket" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "rocket": raket, vuurpijl.

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