launcher
noun
a person or thing that launches.
launchers
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pluralof launcher.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“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
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 United States said Sunday it had carried out air strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on an small island in the Strait of Hormuz, its first attacks on Iran since late July.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Probably this whole segment of the woods has been armed with precision launchers that are concealed in trees or rocks.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
