launcher

English

/ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/, /ˈlɑntʃ.ɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.
  • (computing) An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

Etymology

Suffix from English launch.

Origin

English

launch

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