ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Charger

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Charger is a noun meaning A device that charges or recharges.

Meaning

A device that charges or recharges.

More Meanings

  1. One who charges.
  2. (kitchenware) A large platter.
  3. (kitchenware) A large decorative plate, sometimes used under dinner plates or other savoury-dish vessels in a multi-course meal.
  4. (firearms) A speed loader that holds several cartridges together in a single unit for easier loading of a firearm's magazine.
  5. (prison) A rectal concealment container for prohibited material such as money, drugs and tools.
  6. Synonym of hard charger (“person with a good work ethic”).
  7. (historical, military) A large horse trained for battle and used by the cavalry.

Example Sentences

The knight rode a white charger.
Put the batteries in the charger overnight so we can use them tomorrow.
And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.
With the first volley Waziri fell. The speed of the chargers slackened. Another volley brought down a half dozen more.

Word Forms

Synonyms for charger

Depending on context, synonyms include underplate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include device, machine, mag, loading, intercooler, turbocharger.

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