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Definition of launch

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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..

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Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To throw, as a lance or dart; to hurl; to let fly..

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..

Longboat :: Longboat (n.) Formerly, the largest boat carried by a merchant vessel, corresponding to the launch of a naval vessel..

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..

Poppet :: Poppet (n.) One of certain upright timbers on the bilge ways, used to support a vessel in launching..

Launching :: Launching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Launc.

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 (n.) The act of launching.

Slice :: Slice (v. t.) One of the wedges by which the cradle and the ship are lifted clear of the building blocks to prepare for launching.

Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A form of jack screw for lifting large bodies, and assisting in launching..

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 strike with, or as with, a lance; to pierce..

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.

Way :: Way (n.) The timbers on which a ship is launched.

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.

Lanch :: Lanch (v. t.) To throw, as a lance; to let fly; to launch..

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..

Dashboard :: Dashboard (n.) A screen at the bow af a steam launch to keep off the spray; -- called also sprayboard.

Launch :: Launch (v. i.) To cause to move or slide from the land into the water; to set afloat; as, to launch a ship..