launching (n.)

  1. the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

  2. the act of beginning something new; they looked forward to the debut of their new product line

    [ Syn: introduction , debut , first appearance , unveiling , entry ]

  3. the act of propelling with force

    [ Syn: launch ]

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