Charger
['tʃɑːdʒə] or ['tʃɑrdʒɚ]
Definition
(noun.) formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle.
(noun.) a device for charging or recharging batteries.
Edited by Constantine--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One who, or that which charges.
(n.) An instrument for measuring or inserting a charge.
(n.) A large dish.
(n.) A horse for battle or parade.
Editor: Margie
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Dish, platter.[2]. War-horse.
Checked by Douglas
Examples
- Well, I shan't take either of my horses, but shall ride the General's grey charger: it's cheaper, and I told him mine was lame. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Captain Crawley of the Life Guards rode up from Knightsbridge Barracks the next day; his black charger pawed the straw before his invalid aunt's door. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I thought you would want us to-night--me and the hetman here (patting his pony's neck), and Tom and his charger. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Jo thought that was splendid, and resolved to be worthy of her knight, though he did not come prancing on a charger in gorgeous array. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Checker: Ophelia