water rocket

noun

water rocket

noun

/ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)ˌɹɒkɪt/

Etymology From water + rocket.

1

A rocket that uses water as a propellant, which is forced out of the rocket by compressed air or other gas.

  • We built a water rocket in science class today.

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