launch pad

1. The base or platform from which a rocket or space vehicle is launched.

2. A foundation or starting point.

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launch pad

or launching pad

1. (Astronautics) a platform from which a spacecraft, rocket, etc, is launched

2. an effective starting point for a career, enterprise, or campaign

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launch′

(or launch′ing) pad` or launch′pad`,

1. the platform on which a rocket, missile, etc., is launched.

2. something that serves to launch or initiate.

[1955–60]

launch pad

A concrete or other hard surface area on which a missile launcher is positioned.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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Noun

launch pad - a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched

launch area, launching pad, launchpad, pad

platform - a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform"

launching site - a place for launching pads

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Pakistan Army has also shifted back the terrorist launch pads from approximately 600m- 1.5km near the LoC to 7- 8 km deep inside.

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On Friday, the Syrian air force in a high-precision strike targeted and destroyed a mortar launch pad used by the ISIL terrorist group in Deir Ezzur.

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