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launcher

launch·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lawn-cher, lahn-]
    • /ˈlɔn tʃər, ˈlɑn-/
    • /ˈlɔːn.tʃər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lawn-cher, lahn-]
    • /ˈlɔn tʃər, ˈlɑn-/

Definitions of launcher word

  • noun launcher a person or thing that launches. 1
  • noun launcher a structural device designed to support and hold a missile in position for firing. 1
  • noun launcher A structure that holds a rocket or missile, typically one used as a weapon, during launching. 1
  • noun launcher apparatus that fires a weapon 1
  • countable noun launcher A missile launcher or a grenade launcher is a device that is used for firing missiles or grenades. 0
  • noun launcher any installation, vehicle, or other device for launching rockets, missiles, or other projectiles 0
See all 11 definitions of launcher

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Origin of launcher

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; launch1 + -er1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Launcher

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Launcher

launcher popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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