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Antonyms for recharging


Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb ree-chahrj; noun ree-chahrj, ree-chahrj
Phonetic Transcription : verb riˈtʃɑrdʒ; noun riˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈriˌtʃɑrdʒ



Definition of recharging

Origin :
  • early 15c., "to reload" (a vessel), from re- "again, back" + charge "to load" (q.v.); modeled on Old French rechargier "to load, load back on" (13c.). Meaning "re-power a battery" is from 1876. Related: Recharged; recharging. The noun is recorded from 1610s in English.
  • verb revitalize
Example sentences :
  • Meanwhile the crew had been recharging the battery and reloading the small arms.
  • Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
  • Do you think the car'—she turned to Stonor—'your man said something about recharging——'
  • Extract from : « The Convert » by Elizabeth Robins
  • "Let us go on," observed Bob, who had now finished the labor of recharging his gun.
  • Extract from : « The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio » by Harrison Adams
  • James helped the men who were recharging the chemical engines.
  • Extract from : « Ethel Morton at Chautauqua » by Mabell S. C. Smith
  • Just so; he is there, I see him distinctly; he is recharging our four-pounder.
  • Extract from : « Willis the Pilot » by Johanna Spyri
  • The defenders instantly set about the work of recharging their firearms.
  • Extract from : « The Tiger of Mysore » by G. A. Henty
  • Spare cylinders and cages are provided for use when recharging.
  • Extract from : « Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use » by F. H. Leeds
  • (b) The dimensions must be no greater than the apparatus requires to allow convenient room for recharging and inspection of parts.
  • Extract from : « Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use » by F. H. Leeds
  • (g) Must be so arranged as to insure correct procedure in recharging and cleaning.
  • Extract from : « Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use » by F. H. Leeds
  • This rule removes the necessity of recharging or attending to the machine at improper hours.
  • Extract from : « Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use » by F. H. Leeds

Synonyms for recharging

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