charging

noun — 2 senses

charging

noun

US /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɪŋ/ · UK /ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪŋ/

1

An act or process of charging (as of a battery).

2

Ball games, Basketball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports An offensive foul in which the player with the ball moves into a stationary defender.

  • Smith is called for charging, and the Nimrods will get the ball.
Derived terms
charging point, charging station, congestion charging, smart charging

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