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launching

/ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/ /ˈlɑːntʃɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.

Examples :

"The pitcher is launching the ball towards home plate. "
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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. "

Illustration something

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. "

Illustration affordable

affordable adjective

/əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/

Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.

"an affordable vacation in the local area"

Illustration training

training verb

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/

To practice an ability.

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

Illustration swiftness

swiftness noun

/ˈswɪftnɪs/

The state of being swift.

"The cheetah's swiftness allowed it to catch the gazelle in seconds. "

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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."

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backpacks noun

/ˈbækˌpæks/

A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

"The students carried their heavy textbooks in their backpacks to school. "

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operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

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astronauts noun

/ˈæstrəˌnɔːts/ /ˈæstrəˌnɑːts/

A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

"Example Sentence: "Astronauts train for many years before they go to space." "