skyrocket | ||
1. | [ noun ] propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon | |
Synonyms: | rocket | |
Related terms: | visual_signal rocket | |
2. | [ verb ] shoot up abruptly, like a rocket | |
Synonyms: | rocket | |
Examples: | "prices skyrocketed" |
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Related terms: | rise | |
3. | [ noun ] sends a firework display high into the sky | |
Synonyms: | rocket | |
Related terms: | firework firework rocket | |
Similar spelling: |
skreak |