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rocket firing

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rocket firing has 1 sense
  1. rocket firing, rocket launching - the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
    --1 is a kind of launching, launch
    --1 has particulars: blastoff, shot; moon shot

Definitions from the Web

Rocket Firing

Description

Rocket firing refers to the act of launching or shooting rockets. It can be carried out by various means, ranging from handheld rocket launchers to launching systems installed on vehicles, aircraft, or spacecraft.

Senses

  1. Noun: The act of shooting rockets or the process of launching rockets.
  2. Adjective: Describing a device or system capable of firing rockets.

Popular Usage

In popular culture, rocket firing often captures the imagination due to its association with fictional characters like superheroes, action heroes, and science fiction spaceships.

Sample Sentence:

James Bond skillfully dodged the rocket firing from the enemy helicopter.

Local Usage

In local contexts, rocket firing could refer to a traditional or ceremonial practice of projecting fireworks or flares into the sky, often as a celebration during festivals or events.

Sample Sentence:

The vibrant Diwali festival in India is accompanied by breathtaking displays of rocket firing.

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