launcher

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.

   Abschussgerät

   гранатомётgranatomjót

   гранатоме́тhranatomét

   a device that launches aircraft from a warship

2. An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

1. The rocket launcher failed and it caused many injuries.

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2. That soldier knows how to use flamethrowers and grenade launchers perfectly.

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3. Tom downloaded a new app launcher to organize his smartphone's home screen.

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4. The satellite launcher successfully placed three small probes into low Earth orbit.

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