launcher

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo ou aparelho destinado a impulsionar ou lançar um projétil, como um míssil ou foguete, ou a lançar uma aeronave de um navio de guerra.

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.

   Lança-foguete

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

   Sinônimosrocket launcher

2. Aircraft launcherB2formaltechnical

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

   Lançador de aeronaves

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscatapult