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Launcher

/ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

  1. One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.
  2. (computing) An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

Example Sentences

The catapult made a good launcher for the small projectile.
They shot down the helicopter with a rocket launcher.
This actually occurs in perception of non-colliding Michotte displays: Even though there is a gap between the launcher stopping and the launchee starting, the launchee's motion appears to have been caused, at a distance, by the approach of the launcher […]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does launcher mean?

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

What is a synonym for launcher?

Common synonyms include catapult, rocket launcher.

What is the opposite of launcher?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use launcher in a sentence?

The catapult made a good launcher for the small projectile.

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