- present tense form of rocket (3rd person singular).
rockets
Example Sentences
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Europe has in recent years sought greater independence in space but has never sent a manned mission, instead relying on the rockets and capsules of Russia and the United States.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Several companies hope to use SaxaVord in Unst, the northernmost point in the UK, as a launch site for small commercial rockets.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Fighter pilots typically fire guided rockets or the aircraft’s cannon to shoot down drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
But when Iran launched rockets against U.S. bases in Jordan last week, Patriots reportedly were used to knock the incoming missiles down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
We kept trying to figure out the “why” of rockets as well as the “how.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
