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batteries

/ˈbæt(ə)ɹiz/

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noun

Batterie, Akku

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

Examples :

"The remote control needs new batteries to work. "

Die Fernbedienung braucht neue Batterien, um zu funktionieren.

electronics energy technology device electric utility

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noun

Körperverletzung

The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which includes the threat of impending violence.

Examples :

"The police investigated the incidents of batteries at the protest, after several people reported being physically struck. "

Die Polizei untersuchte die Körperverletzungen bei der Demonstration, nachdem mehrere Personen angaben, körperlich angegriffen worden zu sein.

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Batterie, Geschützbatterie

A coordinated group of artillery weapons.

Examples :

"During the war, the batteries of cannons fired relentlessly at the enemy fort. "

Während des Krieges feuerte die Geschützbatterie unerbittlich auf die feindliche Festung.

military weapon group

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Batterie, Geschützbatterie

An elevated platform on which cannon could be placed.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the cannons were positioned on the batteries overlooking the harbor. "

Während der historischen Nachstellung wurden die Kanonen auf den Batterien mit Blick auf den Hafen positioniert.

military architecture

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Ansammlung, Reihe

An array of similar things.

Examples :

"Schoolchildren take a battery of standard tests to measure their progress."

Schulkinder absolvieren eine Reihe von Standardtests, um ihren Fortschritt zu messen.

technology electronics device

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Batterie, Legebatterie

A set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs.

Examples :

"The investigation revealed that the farm kept thousands of hens in cramped batteries, raising concerns about animal welfare. "

Die Untersuchung ergab, dass der Bauernhof Tausende von Hühnern in beengten Legebatterien hielt, was Bedenken hinsichtlich des Tierschutzes aufwarf.

agriculture animal industry

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Das Gespann, das Pitcher-Catcher-Team

The catcher and the pitcher together

Examples :

"The coach was pleased with how well the batteries performed during the scrimmage game. "

Der Trainer war zufrieden mit der Leistung des Pitcher-Catcher-Teams während des Trainingsspiels.

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Batterien

Two or more major pieces on the same rank, file, or diagonal

Examples :

""The chess teacher explained how powerful batteries of rooks and queens can be for attacking the opponent's king." "

Der Schachlehrer erklärte, wie mächtig Batterien aus Türmen und Damen für den Angriff auf den gegnerischen König sein können.

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Trommelgruppe, Spielmannszug

A marching percussion ensemble; a drumline.

Examples :

"The high school's batteries practiced intricate rhythms in the parking lot after school. "

Die Trommelgruppe der Highschool übte nach der Schule komplizierte Rhythmen auf dem Parkplatz.

music group sound entertainment

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Schussbereitschaft

The state of a firearm when it is possible to be fired.

Examples :

"Due to safety regulations, the museum keeps its antique rifles in batteries only during special demonstrations. "

Aufgrund von Sicherheitsbestimmungen bewahrt das Museum seine antiken Gewehre nur während spezieller Vorführungen in Schussbereitschaft auf.

military weapon

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Kochgeschirr, Küchenausstattung

Apparatus for preparing or serving meals.

Examples :

"The chef arranged his batteries of pots and pans before starting dinner service. "

Der Koch ordnete sein Kochgeschirr aus Töpfen und Pfannen an, bevor er mit dem Abendessen begann.