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fence charger

fence charger

7.1
A machine that sends electricity through a fence to shock animals or people who touch it
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : cargador de cercas
  • The fence charger supplies electrical energy, allowing the electric fence to deliver a shock when touched.

Examples

  • Many farmers rely on a fence charger for their livestock.

  • Solar-powered fence chargers are popular in remote areas without easy access to electricity.

  • If the fence charger fails, the electric fence will lose its effectiveness.

  • The farmer installed a new fence charger to keep his cattle from wandering off.

  • The fence charger needs to be plugged in.

  • This fence charger is solar-powered and works well for locations without an electrical power source.

  • An effective fence charger helps maintain the safety and security of livestock by energizing the electric fence.

Synonyms

fence energizer
vsfence charger
  • Specialized
6.8

A machine that sends electricity along a fence so it gives animals a small shock

is the exact same concept but uses an alternative label

Surface Forms

fence charger singular
fence chargers plural

Morphology

fence + charger

The compound 'fence charger' is compositionally transparent: 'fence' (a barrier) + 'charger' (a device that supplies electrical energy) straightforwardly yields 'a device that supplies power to a fence.' This follows normal English noun–noun compounding and, while slightly technical (often called an 'energizer'), a B1 learner who knows the constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Fence charger comes from the simple idea of a fence being 'charged' with electricity by a charger device, like charging a battery so the fence has electricity. That's why the name means a device that gives the fence an electric 'shock' if you touch it.