skyrocket

• Nom désignant un type de feu d'artifice ou de projectile qui s'élève rapidement dans le ciel, souvent utilisé pour des spectacles ou pour lancer un câble ou un harpon.

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.

   Fusée de feu d'artifice

   • 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.

   Synonymesrocket

2. Signal or rescue rocketB2formal

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

   Fusée de signalisation ou de sauvetage

   • 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.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une augmentation soudaine et rapide, un bond ou une flambée, souvent en parlant des prix, de la valeur ou de la popularité.

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.

   monter en flèche

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

   Synonymesescalatejumpleaprocketshoot upsoarsurgezoom

   Antonymescrashplummetplungesinktumble