charger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-charger.wav

Word forms

charger chargers

Etymology

From Middle English chargere, equivalent to charge + -er.

Translations

Danish: dækketallerken Esperanto: subtelero Italian: sottopiatto Norwegian: dekketallerken Portuguese: prato de baixo
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