Definition of "rato" [rato]

• An auxiliary rocket engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft (noun)
• A takeoff assisted by such a unit (noun)
• JATO (noun)

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• "I can't imagine what sort of dictionary you're using that doesn't have "rato" in it!"
• "I often say "a rato bato" or "a rato buey" with my younger friends."
• "Sin embargo, bien puedo estar equivocado (¡lo hago a cada rato!), y México necesita otra cosa para 2010, muy distinta a lo que yo pueda creer."