launchassist

noun
UK /lɔːntʃ əˈsɪst/
US /lɔːntʃ əˈsɪst/

A launchassist is a helpful tool that gives a push to get something started.

The little rocket used a launchassist to fly up into the sky.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who helps count down and start a rocket.

The launchassist called out three, two, one, go!

3. A button or switch that starts a machine.

Press the launchassist to make the toy car zoom.

4. A software helper that makes a program open faster.

The launchassist opened the game in one second.