Aim and Launch

Aim

Aim verb - To point or turn (something) toward a target or goal.

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Launch and aim are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Launch" instead a verb "Aim".

Nearby Words: aimed, aiming

Launch verb - To be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of.

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Aim and launch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aim" instead a verb "Launch".

Nearby Words: launched, launching, launcher, launchable

attack	aim attack	launch attack
beam	aim beam	launch beam
bomb	aim bomb	launch bomb
way	aim way	launch way
Other words: craft, weapon, ball, star, enemy, nuke, attacks, weapons, enemies, missiles, bombs.

In The Punisher arc "Countdown", rogue SHIELD agent Stone Cold uses one to aim and launch a series of missiles at his target.

Source: Puppet Gun
It's a simple concept, but the execution is often anything but easy.There are several different types of birds, most of which have a special ability activated by tapping the screen in mid-flight: Red is a simple projectile; aim and launch.

Source: Video Game / Angry Birds
Throwing Your Sword Always Works: Leon can launch his blade with telekinesis and aim it to where it needs to go.

Source: Roleplay / Edge Town

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