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launch in Dutch

launch in Dutch is lancering, tewaterlating, worp — launch means to send something (a rocket, ship, or projectile) into motion, often forcefully.

launch in Dutch

lancering
noun
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.)
tewaterlating
noun
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.)
lancering
noun
The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).
worp
noun
The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).
lanceren
verb
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
doorboren
verb
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
gooien
verb
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
smijten
verb
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
spietsen
verb
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
werpen
verb
(transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
doorboren
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To pierce with, or as with, a lance.
spietsen
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To pierce with, or as with, a lance.
lanceren
verb
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.
te water laten
verb
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.
aanzetten
verb
(transitive) To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation
lanceren
verb
(transitive) To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation

What does "launch" mean?

  1. verb To send something (a rocket, ship, or projectile) into motion, often forcefully.
    "NASA launched the satellite into orbit early this morning."
  2. verb To start something new, such as a business, product, or campaign.
    "The company launched its new app to mixed reviews."
  3. noun The act of starting or introducing something new, or of sending a vessel or rocket into motion.
    "Thousands watched the rocket launch live online."
  4. noun A large motorboat, especially one used to ferry people to and from a larger ship.
    "A small launch carried passengers from the cruise ship to the harbor."
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launch in a sentence

  • NASA launched the satellite into orbit early this morning.
  • The shipyard launched the new ferry with a bottle of champagne against its bow.
  • The company launched its new app to mixed reviews.
  • Thousands watched the rocket launch live online.

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What is "launch" in Dutch?

"launch" in Dutch is lancering, tewaterlating, worp. launch means: To send something (a rocket, ship, or projectile) into motion, often forcefully.

How do you use "launch" in a sentence?

Example: "NASA launched the satellite into orbit early this morning." In Dutch, "launch" is lancering, tewaterlating, worp.

Are there other ways to say "launch" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "launch": lancering, tewaterlating, worp, lanceren, doorboren, gooien.

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