BOOSTER

booster, booster dose, booster shot, recall dose

(noun) an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective

booster, booster rocket, booster unit, takeoff booster, takeoff rocket

(noun) the first stage of a multistage rocket

booster, booster amplifier, booster station, relay link, relay station, relay transmitter

(noun) an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal

booster, shoplifter, lifter

(noun) a thief who steals goods that are in a store

promoter, booster, plugger

(noun) someone who is an active supporter and advocate

supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend

(noun) a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; “all their supporters came out for the game”; “they are friends of the library”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

booster (plural boosters)

Something that boosts.

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.

A booster dose.

(linguistics) A term that serves to amplify or strengthen an utterance, such as "really".

(video games) A power-up item.

(gaming) A package of cards or figurines designed to add to a player's collection.

(slang) A thief.

Anagrams

• Booters, Boteros, booters, reboost, reboots

Source: Wiktionary


Boost"er, n. (Elec.)

Definition: An instrument for regulating the electro-motive force in an alternating-current circuit; -- so called because used to "boost", or raise, the pressure in the circuit.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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