launcher

• Gerät oder Vorrichtung, mit der ein Geschoss wie eine Rakete gestartet oder abgeschossen wird; auch eine Vorrichtung zum Starten von Flugzeugen, z. B. von einem Kriegsschiff.

A noun referring to a device or apparatus designed to propel or launch a projectile, such as a rocket, or to launch an aircraft from a warship.

1. Rocket launcherB2formaltechnical

   A device designed to launch rockets or missiles.

   Raketenwerfer

   • The soldier carried a portable rocket launcher.
   • The military tested a new missile launcher.
   • The launcher was mounted on the vehicle.

   Synonymerocket launcher

2. Aircraft launcherB2formaltechnical

   A device on a warship used to launch aircraft, such as a catapult.

   Flugzeugkatapult

   • The aircraft was propelled from the deck by a steam-powered launcher.
   • The warship's launcher system was upgraded.
   • The pilot prepared for takeoff from the launcher.

   Synonymecatapult