raketa — meaning in English

English meaning

• missile noun A self-propelled, guided weapon that flies to its target.
• rocket noun A vehicle or projectile driven by expelling burning gas, used to launch spacecraft, missiles, or fireworks.

Senses

raketa is used for these senses in English:

• missile (military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

missile — full definition

1. noun A self-propelled, guided weapon that flies to its target.
2. noun Any object thrown or fired at someone as a weapon.

rocket — full definition

1. noun A vehicle or projectile driven by expelling burning gas, used to launch spacecraft, missiles, or fireworks.
2. verb To rise, increase, or move very quickly and suddenly.
3. noun (UK) A peppery salad leaf, known as arugula in American English.