speed loader
See also: speedloader
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editspeed loader (plural speed loaders)
- (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
- (computing, dated) A software technique for loading programs (e.g. from cassette tape) more quickly than normally possible.
- Synonyms: turboload, turboloader