Launchers Meaning in English

word · lemma: launcher

US

ˈɫɔntʃɝz

LAWN-cherz

UK

lˈɔːntʃəz

LAWN-chuhz

Definition

Devices or equipment that are used to launch something into the air, such as missiles, rockets, or software programs. In technology, it can also refer to an app or interface that starts other applications.

Usage & Nuances

Frequently used in military and technology contexts. Military: 'missile launchers' refers to devices that fire missiles. Tech: 'app launchers' or 'rocket launchers' in video games or software. Plural form ('launchers') refers to more than one device or application.

• Spanish: lanzadores - lanzamisiles (militar)
• Portuguese (BR): lançadores - lançadores de mísseis (militar)
• Portuguese (PT): lançadores - lançadores de mísseis (militar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 发射器 - 发射装置
• Chinese (Traditional): 發射器 - 發射裝置
• Hindi: लॉन्चर - प्रक्षेपक
• Arabic: قاذفات - منصات إطلاق
• Bengali: লঞ্চার - উৎক্ষেপণ যন্ত্র (সামরিক)
• Russian: пусковые установки - лаунчеры (ПО)
• Japanese: ランチャー - 発射装置
• Vietnamese: bệ phóng - launcher (phần mềm)
• Korean: 런처 - 발사기
• Turkish: fırlatıcı - başlatıcı (uygulama)
• Urdu: لانچر - میزائل فائر کرنے والا آلہ
• Indonesian: peluncur - launcher (aplikasi)

Example Sentences

Soldiers used the launchers to fire rockets.

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The game has different launchers for each weapon.

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Some Android phones come with custom launchers.

basic

We switched the launchers in the app to make it easier to use.

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The new update added several advanced launchers for players.

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They displayed the launchers at the military exhibition last weekend.

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