launcher

/'lɔ:ntʃə/

Thân thiện

The pilot sits in the cockpit as the launcher propels the aircraft from the warship.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device that launches aircraft from a warship: A mechanical system, typically a catapult, used to propel aircraft into the air from the limited deck space of an aircraft carrier or other naval vessel.
   • Armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket: A piece of equipment designed to hold, aim, and fire a rocket or missile.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The aircraft carrier's steam launcher propelled the fighter jet into the sky.
  • Soldiers loaded the anti-tank missile into the portable launcher.

Advanced Usage

• "Mobile launcher": A launch platform that is transportable, often by vehicle.
  • The mobile rocket launcher was moved to a new position under cover of darkness.
• "Tube launcher": A launch device consisting of a tube from which a projectile is fired.
  • The grenade launcher attached to the soldier's rifle is a type of tube launcher.

Variants and Related Words

• Launch (verb): To set or propel something in motion, especially a ship, aircraft, or projectile.
  • They will launch the new satellite tomorrow.
• Launchpad/Launch pad (noun): The base or platform from which a rocket or missile is launched.
  • The rocket stood upright on the launchpad.

Synonyms

• Catapult (for aircraft launching).
• Discharger.
• Projector.

Related Phrases

• Rocket launcher: A specific type of device for firing rockets.
  • The infantry unit was equipped with shoulder-fired rocket launchers.
• Missile launcher: A device for launching guided missiles.
  • The naval destroyer's missile launcher rotated to track the target.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a device that launches aircraft from a warship
2. armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket

Từ đồng nghĩa

• catapult
• rocket launcher