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noun
One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: catapult
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: device
noun
armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: rocket launcher
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: armament
Narrower terms: bazooka
History
From launch + -er.
Across languages
18 source translations are retained for this English entry.
