English to English
skyrocket
('sk/aI/,r/A/k/I/t
)
noun (n)
- propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- sends a firework display high into the sky(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- A rocket that ascends high and burns as it flies; a species of fireworks.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- shoot up abruptly, like a rocket(verb.motion)Example:
Prices skyrocketed.
source: wordnet30