launch pad

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Noun launch pad has 1 sense

launching pad, launchpad, launch pad, launch area, pad - a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched
--₁ is a kind of platform
--₁ is a part of launching site

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Launch Pad

Noun

1. A platform or structure from which a rocket or spacecraft is launched.

Example sentence: The astronauts gathered at the launch pad, ready for their space mission.

2. A place or starting point for a new venture, project, or event.

Example sentence: Silicon Valley is often regarded as the launch pad for innovative technology startups.

3. (Local usage) A specific location where a specific type of event or activity begins.

Example sentence: The local skate park is a popular launch pad for skaters to show off their skills.