launcher

CEFRB2

/ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A device or program used to start or send something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • The rocket launcher failed and it caused many injuries.

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

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

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

More examples

In context

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

  • The catapult made a good launcher for the small projectile.

  • They shot down the helicopter with a rocket launcher.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The rocket blank was set up on the platform for the test.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From launch + -er.