launcher

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English

Etymology

launch +‎ -er

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value UK is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value US is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. 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.

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