nounπShareA 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."My laptop needs a new battery; it only lasts for a few hours now. "deviceelectronicsenergytechnicalutilityelectricmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which includes the threat of impending violence."The teacher's battery of the student resulted in a visit to the principal's office. "lawactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA coordinated group of artillery weapons."The army deployed a battery of cannons to defend the hilltop position. "militaryweapongroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn elevated platform on which cannon could be placed."The soldiers carefully positioned the cannon on the battery overlooking the valley. "militaryarchitectureweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn array of similar things."Schoolchildren take a battery of standard tests to measure their progress."groupitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs."The farmer checked the hens in the battery, ensuring they had enough food and water. "agricultureanimalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe catcher and the pitcher together"The baseball team's battery was strong this season, as the catcher and pitcher worked well together. "sportgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTwo or more major pieces on the same rank, file, or diagonal"The chess player saw a potential battery on the board: the rook and queen were lined up on the same file. "gamesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA marching percussion ensemble; a drumline."The school's marching band featured a powerful battery section during the halftime show. "musicgroupmilitaryentertainmentsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of a firearm when it is possible to be fired."The gun was in battery, ready to fire. "militaryweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareApparatus for preparing or serving meals."The restaurant's new battery can prepare ten meals at a time. "utensilfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
