Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rocket-ship
noun
/ˈrɒkɪt ʃɪp/
Definition
A spacecraft that uses rocket propulsion to travel into space or through the atmosphere.
Examples
- The astronauts boarded the rocket-ship for their journey to the International Space Station.
- In the science fiction movie, the hero flew a formidable rocket-ship through a galaxy of stars.
- After years of development, the new rocket-ship successfully launched into orbit.
Meaning
A vehicle designed for carrying humans or cargo into space, typically propelled by rocket engines.
Synonyms
- spacecraft
- spaceship
- space vehicle
