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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Back then, the company — which also flies the workhorse Electron small-satellite launcher — targeted a 2024 debut for the 141-foot-tall (42 meters) Neutron, which features a reusable first stage. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Intelligence provided by the US and other partners helps Ukraine defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks by providing the locations of missile launchers as well as data on where the strikes are heading, and when. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 But in that scenario, enabling Ukraine to target Russian missile launchers and defense production sites—combined with continued economic pressure—will be even more essential to helping Ukraine counter Russian escalation. — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026 The new launcher is releasing in preview today, and for the first time on Linux, and while Fortnite isn’t available there just yet, Epic wants to make that a reality. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for launcher

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1911, in the meaning defined above

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