Synonyms for

Launcher

Verb / ˈlɔ:ntʃɜ: / Another word for launcher — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a device that launches or shoots something, especially a rocket or missile

Synonyms & similar words

catapult rocketlauncher projector thrower ejector shooter catapult trebuchet slingshot bow crossbow gun firearm weapon missile rocket torpedo bomb grenade artillery cannon

Synonyms by register

Formal

projector ejector propulsor

Informal

shooter pusher firer

Literary

artillery engine

Antonyms

stopper catcher restrainer inhibitor blocker

Common collocations

  • rocket launcher
  • missile launcher
  • grenade launcher
  • software launcher
  • app launcher
  • remote launcher
  • launch system

Word family

noun launcher
verb launch

Usage note

A 'launcher' is typically a device or system designed to propel something. It can refer to physical devices like those for rockets or missiles, or software that initiates other programs.

Example sentences

  1. The launcher sent the ball flying through the air.
  2. We used a launcher to fire the confetti.
  3. The rocket was launched from the launcher.
  4. The missile launcher was ready for action.
  5. The trebuchet was a powerful launcher used in medieval times.

Quotes

  • "The rocket launcher is the most popular weapon among terrorists." - George W. Bush
  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
  • "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." - Michael Jordan

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