preloader

noun — 2 senses

preloader

noun

Etymology From preload + -er or pre- + loader.

1

Agent Agent noun of preload; one who, or that which, preloads.

2

Historical In Flash animations, the loading screen that stalls for time while resources are downloaded.

Web development

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