supercharger
/ˈsupərˌtʃɑrdʒər/
noun
- A device that forces extra air into an engine to increase its power.
- Many high-performance vehicles come with a factory-installed supercharger.
- The mechanic installed a supercharger to give the car more horsepower.
- A supercharger uses a belt driven by the engine to compress incoming air.
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