To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball; to hurl; to propel with force.
To pierce with, or as with, a lance.
To cause to move or slide from the land into the water; to set afloat.
To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation
to cause (a program) to operate
To release; to put onto the market for sale
To move with force and swiftness like a sliding from the stocks into the water; to plunge; to begin.
(of a program) to start to operate
The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)
The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).
An event held to celebrate the launch of a ship/vessel, project, a new book, etc.; a launch party.
The boat of the largest size and/or of most importance belonging to a ship of war, and often called the "captain's boat" or "captain's launch".
A boat used to convey guests to and from a yacht.
An open boat of any size powered by steam, petrol, electricity, etc.
The act of inaugurating, or ceremonies.
The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, enterprise, event etc.
