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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American forces targeted two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, reportedly killing three, saying that Tehran intended to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Hormuz Strait. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 That separation could make the launcher easier to adapt as the Army evaluates new technologies. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Just when things are looking dire for John and Sarah, the T-800 reboots on auxiliary power and shoots the T-1000 with a grenade launcher. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Examples of these kinds of weapons are drones, rifles and ammunition, tear gas, flash bangs and a 40 mm launcher. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for launcher

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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