A hand-held tube-like device for launching a rocket-propelled explosive device (a missile). / A truck for carrying and launching a missile.

Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.

a bipropellant rocket engine (rocket motor) which uses propellants that are in two different states, typically liquid and solid, which when reacted, create exhaust gases suitable for rocket propulsion.

(astronautics) A rocket engine (rocket motor) that uses a solid propellant that, when combusted, generates gases which are used for rocket propulsion. / (astronautics) A rocket that uses such an engine.

A rodent species of the Khammouan region of Laos, Laonastes aenigmamus

plural of Laotian rock rat

(chiefly attributive) Anything ingenious (and often complex) but absurdly impractical or even useless.

A traditional hot meal consisting of roast meat, usually with potatoes, vegetables and other trimmings.

plural of road apple

A conclusion, termination or ending (of a process); death.