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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLauncher
/ˈlɔːn.tʃər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device or mechanism that launches something, such as a missile, spacecraft, or application.
"The rocket launcher was prepared for the upcoming mission." - 2
A software application that manages the launching of other applications or processes.
"He opened the game launcher to access his favorite video games."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'launcher' is derived from the verb 'launch', which comes from the Old French 'lancer', meaning 'to throw' or 'to hurl'. The term evolved in the English language during the late 19th century, initially referring to a device that launches projectiles or vessels.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Launcher" is said worldwide
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Lanceur
Transliteration: lɑ̃.sœʁ
"Le lanceur a été préparé pour le lancement."
Starter
Transliteration: ˈʃtaʁtɐ
"Der Starter wurde für den Einsatz vorbereitet."
Lanciatore
Transliteration: lan.tʃaˈto.re
"Il lanciatori è pronto per il lancio."
Lanzador
Transliteration: lan.θaˈðoɾ
"El lanzador fue preparado para el lanzamiento."
Lançador
Transliteration: lɐ̃.sɐˈdoʁ
"O lançador foi preparado para o lançamento."
लॉन्चर
Transliteration: lāuṃchar
"लॉन्चर को लॉन्च के लिए तैयार किया गया।"
发射器
Transliteration: fā shè qì
"发射器已为发射做好准备。"
발사기
Transliteration: balsagi
"발사기가 발사를 위해 준비되었습니다."
発射装置
Transliteration: hassha sōchi
"発射装置は発射のために準備されました。"
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