Launcher

//ˈlɑnt͡ʃ.ɚ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.

    "The catapult made a good launcher for the small projectile."

  2. 2
    a device that launches aircraft from a warship wordnet
  3. 3
    An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.
  4. 4
    armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
catapultcatapultprojectorrocket launcher

Example

More examples

"General Anan says an abandoned anti-tank M-72 grenade launcher was found in a small lane near the building amid shattered glass and masonry."

Etymology

From launch + -er.

Related phrases

custard launchergrenade launcherpig launcherrocket launcher

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