ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Charging

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Charging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of charge.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of charge.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) An act or process of charging (as of a battery).
  2. (uncountable, basketball) An offensive foul in which the player with the ball moves into a stationary defender.

Example Sentences

Smith is called for charging, and the Nimrods will get the ball.

Word Forms

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