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launch1 verb (launches, launched, launching) 1 a to send (a ship or boat, etc) into the water at the beginning of a voyage; b to send (a newly-built ship or boat) into the water for the first time. 2 to send (a spacecraft, missile, etc) into space or into the air. 3 to start someone or something off in a specified direction. 4 to bring (a new product) on to the market, especially with promotions and publicity. 5 to begin (an attack of some kind) • launched an aerial attack. noun (launches) 1 the action or an instance of a ship, spacecraft, missile, etc being sent off into the water or into the air. 2 the start of something • press coverage for the launch of the new product.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: from Latin lanceare to wield a lance.

launch into something a to begin (an undertaking, etc) with vigour and enthusiasm; b to begin (a story or speech, especially a long one).

launch2 noun 1 a large powerful motorboat. 2 historical the largest boat carried by a man-of-war.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from Spanish lancha.