launcher
Americannoun
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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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This was followed by Falcon Heavy, a much more powerful launcher with two Falcon 9 boosters.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
A separate mobile launcher fired tactical cruise missiles purportedly using AI-powered guided targeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
The mobile launcher has since been moved back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, where it will undergo repairs and preparations for future missions.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
As evidence, it cited a February 2024 post from the IDF's Arabic spokesman, which included photos that he said showed Wishah operating weapons, including a rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
A few times I’m forced to aim the launcher lower than the roof, and then shimmy my way to the top once I get to that side.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
Among the early Army contracts that rippled out to Camden was a $431 million agreement for Lockheed to produce more mobile rocket launchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
"The launchers that are part of certain units and batteries are half-empty -- and that's putting it mildly. They have a limited number of missiles," the official, Yuriy Ignat, said.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Multiple rocket launchers, fighter jets, tanks, submarines and other weaponry flashed up on giant screens that had been set up on Red Square.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
For example, in 2024 the Polish government agreed to produce 48 Patriot system launchers.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
And that if I can just get away from this section, I might be able to move out of reach of the launchers.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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