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Launchpad vs Launcher - What's the difference?

launchpad | launcher |

As nouns the difference between launchpad and launcher

is that launchpad is the surface or structure from which a launch is made while launcher is one who or that which launches a device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.

launchpad

English

Alternative forms

* launch pad

Noun

(launch pad) (en noun)
  • The surface or structure from which a launch is made.

    • launcher

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.
    • The catapult made a good launcher for the small projectile.
    They shot down the helicopter with a rocket launcher .
  • (computing) An application that launches another or others, often holding icons or menus for frequently used programs.

    • Derived terms

    * grenade launcher * rocket launcher

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