Word Study
launching
CIDE DICTIONARY
launching, n.
- the act of moving a newly-built vessel into the water for the first time. [WordNet 1.5]
- the act of beginning something new. [WordNet 1.5]
- the act of propelling with force. [WordNet 1.5]
THESAURUS
launching
coming out, curtain raiser, debut, embarkation, embarkment, first appearance, floating, flotation, inaugural address, inauguration, induction, initiation, installation, installment, introduction, maiden speech, opener, preliminary, unveilingFor further exploring for "launching" in Webster Dictionary Online