launcher

noun

launch·er ˈlȯn-chər

ˈlän-

Synonyms of launcher

: one that launches: such as

: a device for firing grenades

: a device for launching a missile

: launch vehicle

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And, like the Raptor engines that power another SpaceX launcher, the giant Starship, Clydesdale will burn liquid oxygen and liquid methane, a combo known as methalox. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The latest test expanded that capability by using a production-ready three-pod launcher against aerial targets. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The company has now installed a production-ready three-pod launcher loaded with APKWS missiles on a modified Malloy T-150 (TRV-150) quadcopter. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Many users are going a step further and vibe-coding their own replacement launchers, like the Pokémon one below. — John Higgins, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for launcher

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1911, in the meaning defined above

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