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battery

/ˈbæt.əɹi/

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What does battery mean?

noun

  1. A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells.
  2. Such a device that has multiple cells.
  3. (informal) The energy stored in such a device.
More meanings (13)

noun

  1. The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which involves the threat of impending violence.
  2. A coordinated group of artillery weapons, with any of various numbers of guns.
  3. Such a group of a certain size (number of guns and artillerists), within a schema of military unit organization.
  4. An array of similar things.
  5. A set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs.
  6. The catcher and the pitcher together
  7. Two or more pieces working together on the same rank, file, or diagonal
  8. A marching percussion ensemble; the section of the drumline that marches on the field during a performance.
  9. A group of barracuda.
  10. The state of a firearm or cannon when it is possible to be fired.
  11. (archaic, historical) An elevated platform on which cannon could be placed.
  12. (archaic) Apparatus for preparing or serving meals.

proper noun

  1. A park in Manhattan, New York City.
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After several efforts she at last opened the door and stepping inside faced a smaller and more concentrated battery of eyes.
Gene Stratton-PorterA Girl of the LimberlostProject Gutenberg ebook #125
Payne put a wire in the binding-post of the battery, the motor started, and an assistant began sawing a heavy oak log.
Frank Lewis Dyer; Thomas Commerford MartinEdison: His Life and InventionsProject Gutenberg ebook #820
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The man who enjoys his work requires less time for recreation and exercise, for his enjoyment recharges the storage battery of energy.
Walter Dill ScottIncreasing Human Efficiency in Business A Contribution to the Psychology of BusinessProject Gutenberg ebook #1319
The drill is not very trying unless the heavy guns are used--I mean unless they are drilled at the battery of twelve-pounders.
Henry Ossian FlipperHenry Ossian Flipper, the Colored Cadet at West Point Autobiography of Lieut. Henry Ossian Flipper, U.S.A., First Graduate of Color from the U.S. Military AcademyProject Gutenberg ebook #2448
Mounting his horse again Prince Andrew lingered with the battery, looking at the puff from the gun that had sent the ball.
Leo, graf TolstoyWar and PeaceTranslated by Aylmer Maude; Louise MaudeProject Gutenberg ebook #2600