skyrocket

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de cohete o proyectil que asciende rápidamente en el aire, utilizado a menudo en espectáculos pirotécnicos o para lanzar un cable o un arpón.

A noun referring to a type of firework or projectile that ascends rapidly into the sky, often used for displays or to propel a line or harpoon.

1. Firework rocketB1formal

   A type of firework that shoots high into the air and explodes in a burst of bright light or color.

   Cohete de fuegos artificiales

   • The crowd cheered as the skyrocket exploded in a shower of gold sparks.
   • We launched a skyrocket to celebrate the New Year.
   • The display ended with a massive skyrocket that lit up the entire sky.

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2. Signal or rescue rocketB2formal

   A rocket used to propel a line or harpoon for rescue operations or signaling.

   Cohete de señales o de salvamento

   • The coast guard fired a skyrocket to send a lifeline to the stranded boat.
   • A skyrocket was used to launch the harpoon during the rescue.
   • The sailors used a skyrocket to signal for help.

• Verbo que se usa para indicar un aumento repentino y rápido, un crecimiento o un incremento brusco, a menudo en precios, valores o popularidad.

A verb used to indicate a sudden and rapid increase, rise, or surge, often in price, value, or popularity.

1. Rise rapidlyB2informal

   To increase or rise very quickly and suddenly, often to a high level.

   dispararse

   • The price of oil skyrocketed after the news.
   • Her popularity skyrocketed after the movie release.
   • Temperatures skyrocketed during the heatwave.

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