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1charger

noun char·ger \ˈchär-jər\

Definition of CHARGER

:  a large flat dish or platter
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Origin of CHARGER

Middle English chargeour, from Anglo-French, from charger
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with CHARGER

sparger

2charger

noun charg·er

Definition of CHARGER

1
:  one that charges: as
a :  an appliance for holding or inserting a charge of powder or shot in a gun
b :  a cartridge clip
c :  a device for charging storage batteries
2
:  a horse for battle or parade

First Known Use of CHARGER

1539
CHARGER Defined for Kids

charger

noun charg·er \ˈchär-jər\

Definition of CHARGER for Kids

1
:  a device that restores energy to an exhausted battery
2
:  a cavalry horse

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. charger
  2. battery charger
  3. rent charger
  4. trickle charger
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