rocket launching

Other forms: rocket launchings

Definitions of rocket launching
  1. noun
    the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
    synonyms: rocket firing
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    types:
    blastoff, shot
    the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
    moon shot
    the launching of a spacecraft to the moon
    type of:
    launch, launching
    the act of propelling with force
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