Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A rocket used as a signal.
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Examples
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At eight we heard the report of a gun, which was again repeated much nearer at nine; and before a signal-rocket could be fired, or a light shown, we were astonished by being hailed by the boats of
The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy
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They were so far from each other that the signal-rocket was a complete failure as a device making a streak of light that should be visible.
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The signal-rocket, traveling normally, might have attained a maximum velocity of some two thousand feet per second.
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That was the field-strength when we sent the signal-rocket across the crater.
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Once to the laboratory to talk, once to test a signal-rocket across the crater, and once when the distress-torp went off.
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He had a small signal-rocket mounted on the far side of that crater, -- twenty-some miles.
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Hence, when the signal-rocket goes up on a stormy night, many eager eyes are on the watch, and there is a rush to the boat in order to secure a place.
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Ramsgate, when another gun and signal-rocket recalled them to continue their arduous duties.
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The noble, and now famous, Ramsgate lifeboat was at once towed out when the signal-rocket from the lightship was seen, indicating "a wreck on the sands."
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It was in vain that they made good their landing and formed upon the beach, without opposition or alarm; day had already broke, and the signal-rocket was seen in the air, while they were yet four miles from the batteries, which ought hours ago to have been taken.
The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815
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