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Meaning of SUPERCHARGE

Pronunciation:  'soopur`chârj

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [v]  increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
  2. [v]  increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
 
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 Synonyms: advance, boost, pressurise, pressurize
 
 See Also: alter, change, increase

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Su`per*charge"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
    {Supercharged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Supercharging}.] [Pref.
    super- + charge. Cf. {Surcharge}.] (Her.)
    To charge (a bearing) upon another bearing; as, to
    supercharge a rose upon a fess.
    
  2. \Su`per*charge"\, n. (Her.)
    A bearing charged upon another bearing. [R.]
    
 
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