Meaning of the word loader in English

What does loader mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

loader

US /ˈloʊ.dər/
UK /ˈləʊdər/

Noun

1.

a person or machine that loads something

Example:
The construction site used a large front-end loader to move dirt.
He works as a baggage loader at the airport.
2.

a program that loads other programs or data into memory

Example:
The operating system's boot loader initializes the computer.
A custom loader was developed for the game's assets.