Definitions
WordNet 3.0
- adj. propelled by (or as if propelled by) a rocket engine
Examples
“In a statement, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that during the past few days, forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo have intensified and escalated their use of heavy weapons such as mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns against the civilian population in Abidjan.”
Voice of America: UN Chief Authorizes Peacekeepers to Deny Use of Gbagbo's Heavy Weapons
“Rebel leaders have consistently voiced frustration with the limited weapons in their arsenal, which is largely consists of small arms, such as machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and short-range rockets.”
The Wall Street Journal: Rebel Chief Asks for Timely Strikes, Helicopters
“Our headquarters has been attacked almost continuously during the last three days by small arms and by heavy weapons also mortars, rocket-propelled grenades.”
Voice of America: UN Chief Authorizes Peacekeepers to Deny Use of Gbagbo's Heavy Weapons
“In a statement today, Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon said, "In the past few days, forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo have intensified and escalated their use of heavy weapons such as mortars, rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns against the civilian population in Abidjan.”
USA Today: U.N., French copters attack Gbagbo forces as Ivory Coast fight intensifies
“Also Saturday in Kabul, two insurgents fired small arms and rocket-propelled grenades at Camp Phoenix, a U.S.-led coalition base that is one of the main training centers for the Afghan army and police.”
The Wall Street Journal: Afghan Rioting Spreads Over Quran Burning
“Agree with Natedog; also, the cannon needs to fire rocket-propelled chainsaws.”
“Kabul Under Attack Reuters Afghan policemen arrive at the site of a rocket-propelled attack in Kabul Sept. 13.”
“Throughout Tuesday afternoon and into the night, rocket-propelled grenades and gunfire pelted the streets near the Norwegian, Danish and other Western embassies, and hit a school bus full of children.”
“These were five guys that rumbled into town with RPGs rocket-propelled grenades under their car seats.”
The Wall Street Journal: Ambassador Blames Pakistan Militants
“Afghan and coalition helicopters fired at insurgents in the building, who were armed with suicide vests and ammunition for rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns.”
Lists
‘rocket-propelled’ hasn't been added to any lists yet.
Tweets
Looking for tweets for rocket-propelled.

Comments
No comments yet...
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.