Definition of SUPERCHARGER

supercharger

Plural: superchargers

Noun

  • compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
  • An inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle).
  • An inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle).
  • Such a compressor which is specifically powered from the crankshaft.
  • A device that can rapidly recharge a battery cell/pack.

Origin / Etymology

From super- + charger.

Synonyms

blower

Scrabble Score: 20

supercharger: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
supercharger: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
supercharger: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

supercharger: valid Words With Friends Word