skyrocket

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: rocket

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoonSynonyms: rocket
  2. sends a firework display high into the skySynonyms: rocket

Verb (1)

  1. shoot up abruptly, like a rocket“prices skyrocketed”Synonyms: rocket
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

skyrocket \sky"rock`et\ (sk[imac]"r[o^]k`[e^]t), v. i. To rise rapidly; -- usually used figuratively, as of prices. [PJC]
skyrocket \sky"rock`et\ (sk[imac]"r[o^]k`[e^]t), n. A rocket that ascends high and burns as it flies; a species of fireworks. [1913 Webster]
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