rocket launcher

noun

, Military.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rocket launcher¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

It also said Israeli soldiers were continuing ground operations in southern Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure, including rocket launchers.

From BBC

At the moment, he says, India uses small rocket launchers because they don't have anything stronger.

From BBC

Flames shoot out of the rocket launcher lighting up the Gobi Desert, which is then filled with a deafening roar.

From BBC

It published photos showing what it said was a loaded rocket launcher in an olive grove, as well as weapons and equipment inside a residential building.

From BBC

It accuses Hezbollah of using residential neighborhoods and civilian buildings as cover for rocket launchers aimed at Israel.

From Los Angeles Times