loader
/ˈloʊdər/ · load·er
noun
- A person or device that loads goods, materials, or equipment onto a vehicle, ship, or other conveyance. The loader carefully placed the crates onto the truck for transportation.
- A device or program that loads data, software, or other digital content into a computer or system. The loader software helped to transfer the files from the old computer to the new one.
- A machine or mechanism that loads ammunition into a firearm or other weapon. The loader on the tank was responsible for feeding the cannon with shells during the military exercise.
verb
- To put or place a load on something, such as a vehicle, ship, or container. The workers loaded the cargo onto the ship, making sure it was secure for the voyage.
- To transfer data, software, or other digital content into a computer or system. The IT specialist loaded the new operating system onto the company's servers overnight.
Did you know? The term 'loader' has been used in various contexts, including computing, where a loader is a program that loads other programs or data into memory, and in military contexts, where a loader is a person responsible for loading ammunition into a weapon. The word has become an essential part of modern technology and industry.