Definition of "launchpad" []

• The surface or structure from which a launch is made. (noun)

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• "And the launchpad is a two-hour MythBusters: Shark Special (Sunday, 9 ET/PT) that tests seven sharky myths."
• "FOX News: TV, radio and Internet newscasts originate from Manhattan studios where the network is debuting its "launchpad" -- a technology that uses a control pad to allow reporters to customize visual elements like results, maps and live shots."
• "There should be a way to cause a merge from within launchpad (i.e., don’t have to “bzr merge” from a command line)"