Charger: meaning, definitions and examples

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charger

 

[ ˈtʃɑːrdʒər ]

Context #1

electricity

A device used to charge electrical devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops. It typically consists of a plug, a cable, and a power adapter. Chargers come in various shapes and sizes.

Synonyms

adapter, power supply

Examples of usage

  • I forgot to bring my phone charger on the trip.
  • She plugged in the charger to charge her laptop.
Context #2

horse riding

A type of horse that has a lot of energy and a strong desire to run. Chargers are often used as racehorses or for fast riding.

Synonyms

racehorse, speedster

Examples of usage

  • The charger galloped across the field.
  • She trained the charger for the upcoming race.
Context #3

basketball

A player who quickly moves the ball down the court towards the basket, often scoring points. Chargers are known for their speed and agility.

Synonyms

scorer, speedster

Examples of usage

  • The point guard is the team's charger.
  • He dribbled past the defenders like a charger.

Translations

Translations of the word "charger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carregador

🇮🇳 चार्जर

🇩🇪 Ladegerät

🇮🇩 pengisi daya

🇺🇦 зарядний пристрій

🇵🇱 ładowarka

🇯🇵 充電器

🇫🇷 chargeur

🇪🇸 cargador

🇹🇷 şarj cihazı

🇰🇷 충전기

🇸🇦 شاحن

🇨🇿 nabíječka

🇸🇰 nabíjačka

🇨🇳 充电器

🇸🇮 polnilnik

🇮🇸 hleðslutæki

🇰🇿 зарядтау құрылғысы

🇬🇪 მუხტვის მოწყობილობა

🇦🇿 şarj cihazı

🇲🇽 cargador

Word origin

The word 'charger' has a rich history with various meanings across different contexts. In the context of electricity, it originated from the verb 'charge,' meaning to fill with electricity. In horse riding, 'charger' refers to a horse that charges ahead with energy and speed, originating from the French 'charger,' meaning to load or burden. In basketball, a 'charger' is a player who charges down the court, likely derived from the horse riding sense. Overall, 'charger' has evolved to symbolize energy, speed, and forward movement.

See also: chargeable, charged, charges, charging, decharging, discharge, overcharge, recharge, supercharger, surcharge.