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Mil.1. a tube attached to a weapon for the launching of rockets.2. a vehicle equipped with many such tubes for the simultaneous firing of rockets.[1940-45]
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rocket launcher
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rocket launcher — noun armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket • Syn: ↑launcher • Derivationally related forms: ↑launch (for: ↑launcher) • Hypernyms: ↑armament … Useful english dictionary
rocket launcher — missile launcher, device that is carried on a vehicle and can launch rockets or missiles … English contemporary dictionary
rocket launcher — noun a) a hand held tube like device for launching a rocket propelled explosive device (missile) b) a truck for carrying and launching a missile … Wiktionary
rocket launcher — noun (C) a weapon like a tube used for firing military rockets into the air … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
rocket-launcher — /ˈrɒkət lɔntʃə/ (say rokuht lawnchuh) noun a cylindrical weapon used by infantrymen to fire rockets capable of penetrating several centimetres of armour plate …
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