rocket gun

noun

1. any weapon that uses a rocket as a projectile, as a rocket launcher or bazooka.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rocket gun¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

But the tension increased when he told police he was armed with a “pocket rocket” gun and a knife.

From Seattle Times

Summoned by radio, the Coast Guard cutter Alexander Hamilton put medical supplies aboard by means of a rocket gun and line.

From Time Magazine Archive

Schilling took them for something, however, and refused to sell them the rocket gun under a state law that prohibits the sale of firearms to foreigners.

From Time Magazine Archive

Russia's Katusha antedated the U.S. bazooka, the German rocket gun.

From Time Magazine Archive

But if people do not give Lolly first pick at gossip, or if anyone crosses her, her retaliation can be as swift and terrible as a rocket gun.

From Time Magazine Archive