launcher
Americannoun
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launchers
plural
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a person or thing that launches.
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a structural device designed to support and hold a missile in position for firing.
noun
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Origin of launcher
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Blanco’s family’s lawsuit argued the officers could have done more to deescalate the encounter, including through the use of less-lethal weapons, such as a 40mm projectile launcher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
In June, the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or Nmesis—a new antiship missile launcher mounted on a remote-controlled truck—rolled onto the runway on the Philippines’ island of Itbayat, one of the country’s most northern islands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Because it builds on technologies already being studied through the SpaceLiner program, the researchers believe it could serve as an intermediate step before Europe eventually develops a fully reusable launcher.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
This was followed by Falcon Heavy, a much more powerful launcher with two Falcon 9 boosters.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
His rifle changed into a sword and then a rocket launcher.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
“You are digging out your remaining launchers and missiles with no ability to replace them,” Hegseth said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Navy officer, was surprised to hear of sea mines deployed from rocket launchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The attack follows the first known US strikes on Iran since late July earlier this week, when forces attacked two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
On Sunday, the United States struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strike on Iran since late July.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
The twins get an enormous castle with knights and two dragons, a T-ball set, and matching super-water-balloon launchers from Roli.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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