launcher

English

Etymology

launch +‎ -er

Pronunciation

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

Noun

launcher (plural launchers)

1. One who or that which launches. A device that 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. (computing) An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

Derived terms

• grenade launcher
• rocket launcher

Anagrams

• relaunch