launcher

noun

launch·​er ˈlȯn-chər How to pronounce launcher (audio)
ˈlän-
: one that launches: such as
a
: a device for firing grenades
b
: a device for launching a missile

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The company will likely start off with a suborbital test flight of a launcher capable of boosting 500 kg to low-Earth orbit in reusable mode and 1,500 kg in expendable mode during the middle of next year. Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025 Europe is moving towards the second launch of its new Ariane 6 launcher after finding and addressing anomalies following its debut flight. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Wilcox and Lozano trained extensively with rocket and missile launchers potent enough to disable a tank. Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025 What to Buy Trending Deals & Products A snowball launcher, a snowman decorating kit, a toddler toboggan, and more. Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for launcher 

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of launcher was in 1911

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“Launcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launcher. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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