launcher

American  

[lawn-cher, lahn-] / ˈlɔn tʃər, ˈlɑn- /

noun

1. a person or thing that launches. launch.

2. a structural device designed to support and hold a missile in position for firing.

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ˈlauncher British  

/ ˈlɔːntʃə /

noun

1. any installation, vehicle, or other device for launching rockets, missiles, or other projectiles

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Etymology

Origin of launcher

First recorded in 1815–25; launch ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Musk and SpaceX also aim to develop a city on the moon, along with factories and a satellite launcher.

From MarketWatch

The system, composed of radars, control node, and missile launchers, can intercept munitions and aircraft and will integrate within the wider air defences in the region, the ministry said.

From BBC

Iran can control the strait using missile launchers hidden under tarps on the back of pickup trucks.

From Barron's

That suggests Iran might instead have adapted one of its purportedly civilian space launchers for military purposes, said Fabian Hinz, an independent missile analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kim and his young daughter recently oversaw the test of tactical-nuke launchers, and on Thursday the two rode the country’s new battle tank.

From The Wall Street Journal