Definition of launch

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Launch (n.) The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built..

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Poppet :: Poppet (n.) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching..
Lanch :: Lanch (v. t.) To throw, as a lance; to let fly; to launch..
Longboat :: Longboat (n.) Formerly, the largest boat carried by a merchant vessel, corresponding to the launch of a naval vessel..
Dogshore :: Dogshore (n.) One of several shores used to hold a ship firmly and prevent her moving while the blocks are knocked away before launching.
Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A framework of timbers, or iron bars, moving upon ways or rollers, used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc., as up an inclined plane, or across a strip of land, or in launching a ship..
Launched :: Launched (imp. & p. p.) of Launc.
Dashboard :: Dashboard (n.) A screen at the bow af a steam launch to keep off the spray; -- called also sprayboard.
Launch :: Launch (n.) The boat of the largest size belonging to a ship of war; also, an open boat of any size driven by steam, naphtha, electricity, or the like..
Way :: Way (n.) The timbers on which a ship is launched.
Spur :: Spur (n.) A piece of timber fixed on the bilge ways before launching, having the upper ends bolted to the vessel's side..
Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To move with force and swiftness like a sliding from the stocks into the water; to plunge; to make a beginning; as, to launch into the current of a stream; to launch into an argument or discussion; to launch into lavish expenditures; -- often with out..
Launch :: Launch (n.) The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built..
Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To cause to move or slide from the land into the water; to set afloat; as, to launch a ship..
Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To throw, as a lance or dart; to hurl; to let fly..
Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To strike with, or as with, a lance; to pierce..
Launch :: Launch (n.) The act of launching.
Dart :: Dart (v. t.) To throw with a sudden effort or thrust, as a dart or other missile weapon; to hurl or launch..
Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To send out; to start (one) on a career; to set going; to give a start to (something); to put in operation; as, to launch a son in the world; to launch a business project or enterprise..
Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A form of jack screw for lifting large bodies, and assisting in launching..
Launching :: Launching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Launc.
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