Definition of LAUNCHER

launcher

Meanings

Plural: launchers

Noun

  • armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket
  • a device that launches aircraft from a warship
  • One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.
  • An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

Origin / Etymology

From launch + -er.

Synonyms

catapult, rocket launcher

Scrabble Score: 13

launcher is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
launcher is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
launcher is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

launcher is a valid Words With Friends word