launcher

• Существительное, обозначающее устройство или аппарат, предназначенный для приведения в движение или запуска снаряда, такого как ракета, или для запуска самолёта с военного корабля.

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.

   Пусковая установка

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

   Synonymsrocket launcher

2. Aircraft launcherB2formaltechnical

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

   Пусковое устройство для самолётов

   • 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.

   Synonymscatapult