noun / verb
charge
a forceful rush forward, especially to attack
The bull charges toward the broken fence.
Etymology
French charger means “to load.” Its English descendant developed military senses of imposing an attack or rushing upon an opponent; the attacking movement then became the noun charge.
More examples
- The cavalry began its charge across the field.
- He charged through the open doorway.
- The team is charging forward to regain the ball.
Forms
charge · charges · charged · charging