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lanzamiento
The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).
Dotcom mania was slow in coming to higher education, but now it has the venerable industry firmly in its grip. Since the launch early last year of Udacity and Coursera, two Silicon…
The initial awards will give $316 million to SpaceX for one launch and $337 million to ULA for two launches. […] Military officials did not say exactly how many launches that might…
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lancha • lanchón
A boat used to convey guests to and from a yacht.
lancha • lanchón
An open boat of any size powered by steam, petrol, electricity, etc.
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lanzar
To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
There they were met by four thousand Ha'apa'a warriors, who launched a volley of stones and spears[…]
lancear
To pierce with, or as with, a lance.
And launch your hearts with lamentable wounds.
botar
To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.
1725–1726, Alexander Pope, Homer's Odyssey (translation), Book V With stays and cordage last he rigged the ship, / And rolled on levers, launched her in the deep.
Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
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