supercharge

== English == === Etymology === From super- + charge. === Pronunciation === === Verb === supercharge (third-person singular simple present supercharges, present participle supercharging, simple past and past participle supercharged) (automotive) 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. Coordinate terms: turbocharge; superturbocharge, turbosupercharge, twincharge (transitive) To make faster or more powerful. (electronics, electrics) To recharge a battery cell/pack at an extremely rapid pace. ==== Related terms ==== supercharger surcharge (verb) ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Noun === supercharge (plural supercharges) (heraldry) A charge borne upon an ordinary or other charge. (electrics, electronics) An instance of supercharging. ==== Related terms ==== surcharge (noun)