Rocket
[ˈrɒkɪt]Meaning
English word for an elongated flying vehicle propelled by a rocket engine
Background Story
Rocket is recorded as a given name in English, where it is rare and used for both boys and girls. The word comes from Italian rocchetto, literally "bobbin" or "spool", and the vehicle is so named for its shape.
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