Definition of SUPERCHARGE

supercharge

Meanings

Plural: supercharges

Verb

  • increase or raise
  • increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
  • To increase the power of an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the crankshaft.
  • To make faster or more powerful.
  • To recharge a battery cell/pack at an extremely rapid pace.

Noun

  • A charge borne upon an ordinary or other charge.
  • An instance of supercharging.

Origin / Etymology

From super- + charge.

Scrabble Score: 19

supercharge is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
supercharge is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
supercharge is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

supercharge is a valid Words With Friends word