launcher

1. One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.
2. An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/

Etymology

From launch + -er.

Synonyms

launching vehicle

trigger

promoter

rocket launcher

launch vehicle

catapult

trip wire

starter gear

starting arrangement

starting device

grenade cup discharge

initiating mechanism

starting equipment

booster

starting apparatus

lauching vehicle

projector

release

starter

actuating device

Translations

lanceur

lanciatore

fırlatıcı

vehículo lanzaproyectiles

atıcı

mancınık

lanciarazzi

vehículo de lanzamiento

lanzador

lanzadera

مركبة إطلاق

προωθητής

catapulte

εκτοξευτής

راجم