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Loader: meaning, definitions and examples

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loader

 

[ หˆloสŠdษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer usage

A loader is a program that is responsible for loading executable files into memory for execution. It typically prepares the necessary environment for the program to run and manages the allocation of memory resources. Loaders can vary in complexity, with some being very simple and others handling specific types of applications or environments.

Synonyms

boot loader, loader program

Examples of usage

  • The program required a specific loader to operate.
  • The system's loader successfully loaded all necessary modules.
  • Developers often create customized loaders for their applications.
  • The error message indicated an issue with the loader configuration.
Context #2 | Noun

transportation

In the context of transportation, a loader is a vehicle or machine designed to lift and load materials, typically in construction or industrial settings. Loaders are equipped with a front-mounted bucket for scooping and lifting, making them essential for moving heavy materials like dirt, gravel, or debris.

Synonyms

front-loader, loading machine

Examples of usage

  • The construction site was busy with loaders transporting soil.
  • They used a front-end loader to clear the area.
  • Loaders are essential for efficient material handling in construction.
  • The operator skillfully maneuvered the loader to stack the logs.

Translations

Translations of the word "loader" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carregador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lader

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะฝั‚ะฐะถะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚adowarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒผใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chargeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cargador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผkleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nakladaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nakladaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…่ฝฝๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naloลพnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hleรฐari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะบั‚ะตัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผkleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cargador

Etymology

The word 'loader' comes from the verb 'load', which has its roots in Old English 'ladian', meaning 'to lead' or 'to draw out'. The transition from 'load' to 'loader' signifies the person or device that loads. Its usage significantly increased with the advent of machinery during the Industrial Revolution when equipment like cranes and shovels were mechanized, leading to the creation of various types of loaders in agriculture, construction, and logistics. By the late 19th century, 'loader' began to refer to specific machines designed to facilitate the loading of materials onto trucks, ships, and other transport vehicles. With the advancements in technology, the definition of loader expanded to include software components that load data or programs into memory, especially in the computing field where efficiency is critical.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,683, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.