launcher

English

Etymology

launch +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/
• (US) IPA: /ˈlɑntʃ.ɚ/, /ˈlɔntʃ.ɚ/
• Rhymes: -ɔːntʃə(ɹ)

Noun

launcher (plural launchers)

1. That which or who launches. A device which throws something or the person who initiates a launch.

   The catapult made a good launcher for the small projectile.

   They shot down the helicopter with a rocket launcher.

2. application that holds icons or menus for frequently used programs

Derived terms

• grenade launcher
• rocket launcher

Anagrams

• relaunch