What is another word for mass driver?
Pronunciation: [mˈas dɹˈa͡ɪvə] (IPA) 
A mass driver is a device that uses magnetism to accelerate large projectiles for space travel. Synonyms for the term 'mass driver' include magnetic accelerator, electromagnetic catapult, magnetic launcher, electric propellant gun, and coilgun. All these synonyms describe devices that use electromagnetic forces to launch payloads at high speeds. Magnetic accelerator is a term used to describe systems that shoot payloads ranging from small bullets to larger objects with powerful magnetic fields. Coilgun is a synonym for mass driver specifically used for a type of device that employs a series of electromagnetic coils to propel projectiles. These alternative terms are often used interchangeably with the mass driver in various contexts.
