ロケット

ろけっと
noun
rocket; locket
1. rocket
A cylindrical projectile propelled by combustion of fuel.
The rocket was launched.
I go to the moon by rocket.
新型(しんがた)ロケットの開発(かいはつ)(すす)んでいる。
Development of the new rocket is progressing.
2. locket
A small ornamental case worn on a necklace that holds a photo.
I'm wearing a locket around my neck.
(はは)写真(しゃしん)(はい)ったロケットを大切(たいせつ)にしている。
I treasure the locket that holds my mother's photo.
(きん)のロケットをプレゼントにもらった。
I received a gold locket as a gift.

ロケット (from English 'rocket' and 'locket') has two distinct meanings.

MEANING 1 - ROCKET (spacecraft/weapon):

  • ロケットを()()げる: to launch a rocket
  • ロケットエンジン: rocket engine
  • 宇宙(うちゅう)ロケット: space rocket
  • ロケット花火(はなび): rocket firework

MEANING 2 - LOCKET (jewelry):

  • ロケットペンダント: locket pendant
  • ロケットに写真(しゃしん)()れる: to put a photo in a locket

CONTEXT:
The meaning is usually clear from context - space/military contexts = rocket; jewelry/fashion = locket.