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skyrocket
v.
rise suddenly and rapidly, catapult; (Of a price or amount) increase in a steep manner, increase rapidly, rise very fast; cause to rise or increase abruptly, propel upward
n.
rocket firework that explodes high in the air in a display of colorful sparks
Skyrocket
A
skyrocket is a type of
firework that uses a
solid-fuel rocket to rise quickly into the sky. At the apex of its ascent, it is usual for a variety of effects (
stars, bangs, crackles, etc.) to be emitted. Sky rockets use various stabilisation techniques to ensure the flight follows a predictable course, often a long stick attached to the side of the motor, but also including spin-stabilisation or fins.
skyrocket
Noun
1. propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
(synonym) rocket
(hypernym) visual signal
(derivation) rocket
2. sends a firework display high into the sky
(synonym) rocket
(hypernym) firework, pyrotechnic
(derivation) rocket
Verb
1. shoot up abruptly, like a rocket; "prices skyrocketed"
(synonym) rocket
(hypernym) rise, lift, arise, move up, go up, come up, uprise
(derivation) rocket
Skyrocket
(n.)
A rocket that ascends high and burns as it flies; a species of fireworks.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Skyrocket
rise sharply and quickly in price, value, or rate.
