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Definition of loader

loader

/ˈloʊdɚ/
load · er

Plural:loaders
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• noun

1

A heavy construction vehicle equipped with a wide, front-mounted bucket used to scoop up and move loose materials such as soil, gravel, sand, or debris.

Example

"The construction crew used a front-end loader to clear the piles of gravel from the roadway."


2

A worker whose job is to pack and place cargo, freight, or baggage onto vehicles, ships, or aircraft.

Example

"Every loader at the distribution warehouse wears a back brace when lifting heavy crates onto the delivery trucks."


3

A system program that copies an executable file from secondary storage into main memory and prepares it for execution.

Example

"The operating system's loader resolves memory addresses before transferring control to the application."


4

A mechanical device or accessory used to insert ammunition into a firearm or magazine.

Example

"Using a speed loader significantly reduces the time needed to fill the magazine at the target range."

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