launchtower
nounUK /ˈlɔːntʃˌtaʊə/
US /ˈlɔːntʃˌtaʊər/
A tall building or frame from which a rocket or spacecraft is sent into the sky.
The rocket stood on the launchtower, ready to blast off.
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2. A tower used to launch gliders or model rockets.
The club built a small launchtower for their model rockets.
3. A structure that holds and services a rocket before liftoff.
Engineers climbed the launchtower to check the fuel lines.
4. A platform for sending up fireworks or signal flares.
They set up a launchtower on the beach for the fireworks show.