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in re (iou) and rocket 1, noun (oh)


in re (iou)



in re adverbial, adjectival, & prepositional phr. E17.
[Latin.]
A. adverbial phr. In reality. E17.
b. adjectival phr.
Logic. = EXTRA DICTIONEM. M19.
Philosophy. Of a universal: existing only in the particulars that instantiate it. Cf. ANTE REM, POST REM. L19.
C. prepositional phr. In the (legal) case of; with regard to. Cf. RE preposition. L19.

rocket 1, noun (oh)




[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Italian; Origin: rocchetta 'small stick used in spinning thread', from rocca 'stick used in spinning']
[C] a vehicle used for travelling or carrying things into space, which is shaped like a big tube
-see also spacecraft spacecraft
::The rocket was launched from a space research base.
::a space rocket
[C] a weapon shaped like a big tube that is fired at things
-see also missile missile
::anti-tank rockets
[C] a firework that goes high into the air before exploding into coloured lights
[U] BrE a plant with green leaves and a strong taste, eaten raw in salads
American Equivalent: arugula