Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

air-launch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.61 in modern English

Syllables: air-launch
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To release a missile, rocket, parasite aircraft or other aircraft payload from a mother ship or launch aircraft.

Inflected Forms

air-launches (present, singular) air-launching (participle, present) air-launched (participle, past) air-launched (past)

Questions

What does air-launch mean?: To release a missile, rocket, parasite aircraft or other aircraft payload from a mother ship or launch aircraft.

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