supercharge
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English
Definitions
noun
- A charge borne upon an ordinary or other charge.
verb
- 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 overlay one charge upon another.
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Synonyms
pressurizeboostenhanceturbochargepowershiftpush-startmotorhot refuelshift gearshot-stagetesla-swapcrossfeedjackshaftswitch gearspropfire