0 a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, used for space travel or as a weapon: --
1 a plant whose long green leaves are used in salads --
2 to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success: --
3 a cylindrical device containing material that explodes, sending the device through the air: --
4 to travel by rocket, or to rise, increase, or move very quickly: --
5 a large cylindrical object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, and that is used for space travel or as a weapon: --
If there's any doubt about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch.
The rocket arced gracefully into the sky.