English

Etymology

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)dʒə(r)

Noun

1. A device that charges or recharges.

   Put the batteries in the charger overnight so we can use them tomorrow.

2. A large horse trained for battle and used by the cavalry. They were of a lighter build than a destrier

   The knight rode a white charger.

3. A large platter.

   The fancy restaurant used a white porcelain charger when serving.

4. One who charges.

French

Etymology

Pronunciation

Verb

1. to load (up) (vehicle, animal etc.)
2. to load (firearm)
3. to charge (battery)
4. to put in charge; to charge (somebody with doing something)
5. to charge (somebody of a crime)
6. In the context of "military|sport|lang=fr": to charge
7. In the context of "theatre|lang=fr}} to overact, ham it up

• Charger (table setting), decorative plates used to dress up a party
• Battery charger, a device used to put energy into a cell or battery.
• Capacitor charger, typically a high voltage DC power supply designed to rapidly charge a bank of capacitors in pulsed power applications
• Whipped-cream charger, a cartridge designed to deliver nitrous oxide in a whipped cream dispenser
• A common and chiefly British term for a Stripper clip, used in the reloading of firearms.
• A medieval war horse, such as the destrier, courser or rouncey.

• Gold Coast Chargers, an Australian rugby league team
• San Diego Chargers, a professional American football team
• UAH Chargers, the mascot for UAH's collegiate sports.

• Dodge Charger, three entirely different Dodge vehicles bearing the Charger nameplate
• Chrysler Valiant Charger, produced by Chrysler Australia from 1971