launch tube

collocation in English

meaningsoflaunchandtube

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launch
noun[C]
uk
/lɔːntʃ/us
/lɑːntʃ/
an event to celebrate or introduce ...
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tube
noun
uk
/tʃuːb/us
/tuːb/
a long cylinder made from plastic, metal, rubber, or glass, especially used for moving or containing liquids ...
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(Definition oflaunchandtubefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The fins fold around the rocket when it is stowed in itslaunchtube, springing back as soon as it leaves thelaunchtube.
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Thelaunchtubein which it is mounted acts as the low-pressure chamber.
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Thelaunchtubeis anchored to the ground.
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As the rocket begins accelerating upward, thelaunchtubeblocks the nozzle, and very little water is ejected until the rocket leaves thelaunchtube.
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The rocket motor burns out before it leaves thelaunchtube, the resulting blast being directed rearwards from thelaunchtube.
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It consists of a long, reusablelaunchtubeconstructed of high strength nickel-cobalt-steel.
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Shoulder-launched rockets have alaunchtube.
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Thelaunchtubeweighs an additional 22 pounds (10 kg) and is 47 inches (1.2m) in long.
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Thelaunchtubeis made of fiberglass-epoxy composite material with a gelcoat on the bore.
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A 5 cm shell was mounted in alaunchtubeheld in place by a pair of thin pins.
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The aiming unit is clipped to thelaunchtubeand fired from the operator's shoulder.
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Alaunchtubetherefore significantly increases the speed and height attained by the rocket.
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The stabilising fins are folded inside thelaunchtubeand open once the rocket leaves the tube.
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It has a disposablelaunchtubedesigned to destroy or disable armored vehicles.
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Thelaunchtubewas then covered with a glass viewing enclosure.
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The system consists of a rocket andlaunchtube, a tripod and a sensor package.
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When engaging slow or straight-receding targets, the operator tracks the target with the iron sights in thelaunchtubeand applies half-trigger.
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Due to its electric propulsion, the torpedo swam smoothly out of thelaunchtube, instead of having to be ejected by pressurized air, therefore significantly reducing its acoustic launch signature.
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This modification will include major structural changes and the installation of 4 more (20 total) launch tubes, and probably other changes.
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Vipers are loaded into the launch tubes atop rails which engage recesses in the bottom of the fuselage between the lower wings.
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