Charger: meaning, definitions and examples

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charger

 

[ หˆtสƒษ‘หrdส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carregador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฐเฅเคœเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ladegerรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengisi daya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั€ัะดะฝะธะน ะฟั€ะธัั‚ั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚adowarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ……้›ปๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chargeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cargador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarj cihazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถฉ์ „๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุญู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nabรญjeฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nabรญjaฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ……็”ตๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polnilnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hleรฐslutรฆki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐั€ัะดั‚ะฐัƒ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปา“ั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸarj cihazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cargador

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,208, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.