supercharge

verb
University
1

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.

2

To make faster or more powerful.

3

To recharge a battery cell/pack at an extremely rapid pace.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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Alliteration

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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