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launchpad

/ˈlɔːntʃpæd/ /ˈlɑːntʃpæd/

Meanings
noun
The surface or structure from which a launch is made.

Examples :

"The rocket sat on the launchpad, ready for its journey into space. "
space technology vehicle structure building military

Related Words

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launch noun

/lɔːnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/

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 ship's launch was delayed because of high winds. "

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independence noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.

"The student's desire for independence led her to move out of her parents' house after graduating high school. "

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rocket noun

/ˈɹɒkɪt/ /ˈɹɑkɪt/

A rocket engine.

"The rocket propelled the small toy car across the room. "

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getting verb

[ˈɡɛɾɪŋ]

(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

"She is getting her daughter a puppy for her birthday. "

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driver noun

/ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/

One who drives something, in any sense of the verb to drive.

"The driver of the school bus carefully navigated the busy streets. "

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surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

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journey noun

/ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/

A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

"My morning journey to school takes about 20 minutes by bus. "

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greater adjective

/ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

"A great storm is approaching our shores."

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structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

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starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

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license noun

/ˈlaɪsəns/

A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.

"My daughter needed a driver's license to get a job at the local store. "