Definition of rocket attack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
militaryTECH. sudden violent assault in which rockets are launched at a targetTECH.
- The city suffered a rocket attack during the early hours of the morning.
- The base went on high alert after a rocket attack on the nearby airfield.
- Witnesses described the rocket attack on the refinery as sudden and terrifying.
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Expressions with rocket
something that gives a strong boost or acceleration
Coffee in the morning is like rocket fuel for my productivity.
person with very high intelligence
You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand the instructions..
rise very quickly or suddenly
The company's stock price rocketed up after the announcement.
the study and design of rockets and spacecraft
Rocket science requires advanced knowledge of physics.
is not difficult to understand or do
Understanding this manual doesn't take rocket science.
receive a strong reprimand or scolding
He got a rocket from his boss for being late.
something very easy to understand or do
Fixing this is hardly rocket science.
something that is easy to understand
Understanding this game isn't rocket science.
something is easy to understand or do
It does not take a rocket scientist to fix this toy.
someone not needing advanced knowledge
You can do it; you don't need to be a rocket scientist.
easy task or concept
Cooking pasta is not rocket science.
become famous very quickly
She rocketed to fame after her first movie.
toy car designed to look like a rocket
He played with his rocket car all afternoon.
spacecraft propelled by rockets
The rocket ship launched smoothly into the sky..
flying toy rocket powered by compressed air
The kids played with a stomp rocket in the park.
toy rocket propelled by water and air pressure
The children played with a water rocket in the park.
attack or bombardment using rockets as explosive weapons
The border village was hit by heavy rocket fire at dawn.
increase or rise very quickly and steeply
House prices rocket upwards during a housing boom.
very quickly or suddenly
He ran out of the room like a rocket.
vehicle designed to travel to the moon
The moon rocket launched successfully from the base.
device worn on back for flying using rockets
The inventor demonstrated the rocket pack at the airshow.
small firework launched from a bottle
We set off a bottle rocket during the festival.
moving very quickly like a rocket
The rocket-propelled car broke the speed record.
something simple to understand or do
Fixing this simple device is easy; it's not rocket science.
Expressions with attack
sudden craving for snacks
I had a snack attack and ate a whole bag of chips.
craving for McDonald's food
I had a mac attack and went to get a Big Mac.
be criticized or opposed by others
The new policy came under attack from various groups.
acting first can protect you better than waiting
In court, their best defense is attack.
being aggressive can prevent threats
In football, the best defence is attack.
main force or impact of an attack
The city bore the brunt of the attack.
start a strong and damaging criticism
The politician launched a withering attack on his opponent's policies.
start trying again after stopping or failing before
After a short break, she returned to the attack.
dog trained to attack on command
The security team used an attack dog for protection.
begin working on solving the problem
We need to attack the problem before it gets worse.
target someone with harmful actions or words
She felt he was trying to personally attack her reputation.
being targeted by physical or verbal aggression
The city was under attack during the war.
sudden flare-up causing hard breathing in people with asthma
He had an asthma attack during practice and needed his inhaler.
experience being criticized or threatened by others
She feels under attack during the meeting.
start aggressive action against someone or something
The army will launch an attack at dawn.
abusive remark on someone's character
The debate turned into a series of personal attacks.
detailed method for achieving a goal
Her plan of attack included daily practice sessions.
very intense effort to defeat or strongly criticize a person or problem
The candidate launched an all-out attack on government corruption.
method or approach used to achieve something
Their line of attack in negotiations was very aggressive..
very severe heart attack damaging a large area of heart muscle
He died suddenly after suffering a massive heart attack at home.
sudden intense fear with physical symptoms
She experienced a panic attack during the meeting.
very harsh criticism meant to hurt or shame someone
The article was a scathing attack on the politician's honesty.
surprise violence against civilians for political or religious aims
The city was shaken by a terrorist attack last night.
confront a problem directly without hesitation
She decided to attack head-on the issues at work.
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- French:attaque à la roquette, ...
- German:Raketenangriff, ...
- Italian:attacco con razzi, ...
- Spanish:ataque con cohetes, ...
- Portuguese:ataque de foguetes, ...
- Chinese:火箭弹袭击, ...
- Japanese:ロケット攻撃, ...
- Arabic:هُجُوم صَوَارِيخ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְקֶפֶת רַקֵּטוֹת, ...
- Russian:ракетный обстрел, ...
- Ukrainian:ракетний обстріл, ...
- Hindi:रॉकेट हमला, ...
- Bengali:রকেট হামলা, ...
- Catalan:atac amb coets, ...
- Czech:raketový útok, ...
- Danish:raketangreb, ...
- Dutch:raketaanval, ...
- Greek:επίθεση με ρουκέτες, ...
- Hungarian:rakétatámadás, ...
- Khmer:ការវាយប្រហារដោយរ៉ុក្កែត, ...
- Korean:로켓 공격, ...
- Persian:حمله راکتی, ...
- Polish:atak rakietowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):ataque com foguetes, ...
- Romanian:atac cu rachete, ...
- Swedish:raketattack, ...
- Thai:การโจมตีด้วยจรวด, ...
- Turkish:roket saldırısı, ...
- Vietnamese:cuộc tấn công bằng tên lửa, ...
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