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launches

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

launches

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

launches is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, launches is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflaunches

1noun
  • The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)
  • The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).
  • An event held to celebrate the launch of a ship/vessel, project, a new book, etc.; a launch party.

    Example: "book launch"

1verb
  • To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
  • To pierce with, or as with, a lance.

    Synonyms: lance, pierce

  • To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.

    Example: "The navy launched another ship."

  • To cause (a rocket, balloon, etc., or the payload thereof) to begin its flight upward from the ground.

    Example: "NASA launched several unmanned rockets before launching any of the Mercury astronauts."

  • To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation

    Example: "Our business launched a new project."

  • To start (a program or feature); to execute or bring into operation.

    Example: "Double-click an icon to launch the associated application."

  • To release; to put onto the market for sale
  • Of a ship, rocket, balloon, etc.: to depart on a voyage; to take off.
  • (often with out) To move with force and swiftness like a sliding from the stocks into the water; to plunge; to begin.

    Example: "to launch into an argument or discussion"

  • (of a program) To start to operate.

    Example: "After clicking the icon, the application will launch."

1noun
  • The boat of the largest size and/or of most importance belonging to a ship of war, and often called the "captain's boat" or "captain's launch".
  • A boat used to convey guests to and from a yacht.
  • An open boat of any size powered by steam, petrol, electricity, etc.

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