speed loader

See also: speedloader

English

Alternative forms

• speedloader

Noun

speed loader (plural speed loaders)

1. (firearms) A pressed metal (or plastic) clip, holding a set number of cartridges for a firearm, and used for rapid reloading of the weapon or its magazine.

   Synonyms: charger, stripper clip

2. (computing, dated) A software technique for loading programs (e.g. from cassette tape) more quickly than normally possible.

   Synonyms: turboload, turboloader

See also

• reloader