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launch pads

launch pads is the plural of launch pad.

Meaning of launch pad

Noun

launch pad (plural launch pads)

  1. The surface or structure from which a launch is made.
  2. (figuratively) A starting point.
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Questions about launch pads

What is launch pads the plural of?
Launch pads is the plural of launch pad.

Words near launch pads in the dictionary

  1. launch lug
  2. launch lugs
  3. launch lunch
  4. launch one's lunch
  5. launch pad
  6. launch pads
  7. launch parties
  8. launch party
  9. launch time
  10. launch times
  11. launch vehicle

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