rocketry
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• noun
The branch of science and engineering that deals with the design, development, and flight of rockets.
"Early pioneers of modern rocketry laid the theoretical groundwork for interplanetary space exploration."
The recreational activity or hobby of building and launching small-scale model rockets.
"The middle school science club organized a weekend workshop to introduce students to amateur rocketry."
Rockets or rocket-propelled equipment considered collectively.
"The aerospace museum features an impressive outdoor display of vintage 1960s rocketry."
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century from 'rocket' plus the suffix '-ry'. The base word 'rocket' entered English in the 17th century via Italian 'rocchetto' (meaning 'bobbin' or 'small spindle'), so named because early cylindrical fireworks resembled the wooden spools used in spinning.
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