launch system

collocation in English

meaningsoflaunchandsystem

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launch
noun[C]
uk
/lɔːntʃ/us
/lɑːntʃ/
an event to celebrate or introduce ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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(Definition oflaunchandsystemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Is the multi-rocketlaunchsystemorder to be brought forward to its original date?
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We shall also need one airlaunchsystem.
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A rocketlaunchsystemcan be used from a ship deck, and can be assembled or broken down for portability.
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The designers of the ride wanted to simulate being fired out of a cannon and subsequently set about prototyping alaunchsystem.
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The third stage of thelaunchsystemmalfunctioned, and the emergency escape system was activated.
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The heart of thelaunchsystemis a large winch, around which the launch cables are wound.
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Alaunchsystemincludes the launch vehicle, the launch pad, and other infrastructure.
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Plans may mature into an actuallaunchsystem, or may not be developed.
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However, two defects in thelaunchsystemmean its opening has been delayed until 2013.
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Thelaunchsystemtrusses bear the wind loads.
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This allows thelaunchsystemto conserve a significant amount of mass that would otherwise be reserved for fuel, reducing the overall size.
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During 1994 and 1995, she was modernized with the verticallaunchsystem, giving her a much broader range of capabilities.
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The new launcher also includes a lengthened fairing up to 20m and a new duallaunchsystemto accommodate larger satellites.
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All cooling systems add weight and complexity to alaunchsystem.
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However, due to a range of problems with thelaunchsystem, its opening was delayed.
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After a successful (although slightly rocky) first season, the ride'slaunchsystemis generally considered reliable.
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The type of improvisedlaunchsystemand rocket is not new to warfare.
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The launch did not go smoothly, as the ship hung due to a malfunction in thelaunchsystem.
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