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booster
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As a noun, booster means something that boosts. As a verb, it means give a booster shot to.
Meanings of booster
19 meaningsnoun
Something that boosts.
Short for booster seat.
The first stage of a multistage rocket that provides the thrust for liftoff and the initial flight.
A motor-generator set used for voltage regulation in direct current electrical power circuits.
Someone who is a fan or supporter of something.
Someone who promotes a town or business.
A member of a booster club.
immunologyA booster dose.
“When did you get your last tetanus booster?”
explosivesA small quantity of a sensitive explosive that is triggered by a detonator and provides the energy needed to detonate a larger quantity of a less-sensitive explosive.
linguisticsA term that serves to amplify or strengthen an utterance, such as "really".
video gamesA power-up item.
gamingA package of cards or figurines designed to add to a player's collection.
slangA thief.
“The security guard captured two boosters before they could exit the retail store.”
railA booster engine fitted to a steam locomotive.
verb
medicineTo give a booster shot to; to boost.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).