Leave the launch pad

• The launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
• Start of a rocket's journey
• Fat slob disturbed by loud rocket launch
• Words after "3...2...1..."
• Launch-pad event
• Rocket launching
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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination [syn: shot ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The countdown and launch of a rocket, missile or spacecraft

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
blastoff \blast"off`\ n. the launching of a rocket, especially of a spacecraft, under its own power. Syn: rocket firing, rocket launching, shoot.