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launcher

launcher

8 4.0
A program on a phone or computer that shows icons and opens apps
  • noun
  • /ˈlɔːnʧər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lanzador de aplicaciones
  • I would imagine if we go down to the launcher, yes, GIMP is here in the launcher.
  • app launcher
  • application launcher

The whole Google Experience launcher is all packaged together in one big Google Search and Google Now app.

Examples

  • Finally, I replaced the LG launcher with Go Launcher EX.

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  • When you start up your PC, the Skype launcher allows you to log in to multiple Skype accounts.

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  • Sometimes, certain profiles will cause the launcher to fail or hang.

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  • So because I'm using the Google mail launcher, if I'm in the desktop and I say OK Google, I get OK Google, which is great.

  • It even lets you change what's called the launcher, which is basically how your desktop looks and feels.

  • I encourage you to keep restarting your launcher periodically, and you will be able to get in soon.

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  • Multi Skype Launcher allows you to connect with several Skype accounts at the same time.

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  • Flashpoint uses an open source launcher and a few tricks to emulate old Flash browser games.

  • Samsung's customized Android launcher, TouchWiz, is just plain bad.

  • The new app launcher on my phone makes it easy to organize my favorite applications.

Compounds

rocket launcher
  • Specialized
16 4.8

A weapon that fires rockets used by soldiers to destroy targets

How Accessible

icon
  • Specialized
89 3.9
taskbar
  • Specialized
5 3.3
dock
  • Specialized
15 3.8
launcher
  • Specialized
8 4.0
menu
  • Specialized
117 1.2

Surface Forms

launcher singular
launchers plural

Morphology

launcher = launch (transparent) = launch + er

Productive agent/instrument nominalization from the verb 'launch' used metaphorically for software that 'launches' applications.

Etymology

The word launcher comes from launch, which means 'to send' or 'start' and is related to lance, a spear. A helpful image is that a phone or desktop launcher 'throws' apps into action and helps you start and organise programs.