charger
charger Lexical Profile
charger Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A device used for supplying electrical energy to a rechargeable battery or battery-powered equipment such as a mobile phone, laptop, or electric vehicle.
"She forgot to pack her phone charger before leaving for the weekend conference."
A large, flat, decorative platter or base plate placed beneath dinner plates during formal meals, or historically used for serving meat.
"The banquet tables were set with gold-rimmed glass chargers and crisp linen napkins."
A strong, spirited horse (Equus caballus) bred and trained to be ridden by cavalry or knights in battle.
"The medieval tapestry depicted a knight mounted atop a muscular white charger."
A person or thing that rushes forward to attack, or one that imposes a financial fee or formal accusation.
"The aggressive defender was known as a relentless charger on the rugby field."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'chargeour', from Anglo-Norman 'chargeur', formed from the verb 'charger' (to load or burden), which traces back to Late Latin 'carricare' (to load a wagon). The modern electrical sense developed in the early 20th century with the widespread adoption of storage batteries.