launcher

/ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/ /ˈlɑntʃ.ɚ/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

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

noun

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

Examples :

"I use the phone's app launcher to quickly find and open my email and messaging programs. "

computing technology device internet

Related Words

projectile noun

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/

An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.

"The archer used a strong bow to launch the projectile at the target. "

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

launches noun

/ˈlɔːntʃɪz/ /ˈlɑːntʃɪz/

The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)

"The shipyard prepared for weeks for the massive launches of the new cargo ships. "

programs noun

/ˈpɹoʊɡɹæms/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæms/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

catapult noun

/ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/

A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects, such as a mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.

"The aircraft carrier used a catapult to launch the fighter jet into the air. "

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

initiates noun

/ɪˈnɪʃieɪts/ /ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪts/

A new member of an organization.

"The new student, the class's newest initiate, introduced herself to the other students. "

holding verb

[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ] [ˈhəʊɫdɪŋ] [ˈhoʊɫdɪŋ]

To grasp or grip.

"Hold the pencil like this."

messaging verb

/ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋɡ/

To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

"I messaged her about the concert."

another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"