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/lɔːnt͡ʃ/ · launch
noun
- The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. The launch of the new frigate was witnessed by a crowd of admirers.
- The act or fact of launching a ship, project, book, etc. The launch of the novel was accompanied by a media tour.
- An event held to celebrate the launch of a ship, project, book, etc.; a launch party. They hosted a glamorous launch for the tech startup's app.
verb
- To throw a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball; to hurl; to propel with force. He launched the javelin across the field.
- To pierce with, or as with, a lance. The knight launched his lance into the opponent's shield.
- To cause a vessel to move or slide from land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat. The navy launched another destroyer yesterday.
Did you know? The word 'launch' first appeared in the 14th century describing ships, but it surged in popularity during the 20th‑century space race to denote the liftoff of rockets.