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battery - Dictionary definition and meaning for battery
BATTERY
(noun) an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact
synonyms : assault and battery(noun) the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
"they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops", "the shelling went on for hours without pausing"
synonyms : barrage , barrage fire , bombardment , shelling(noun) a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
synonyms : electric battery(noun) a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
synonyms : stamp battery(noun) a collection of related things intended for use together
"took a battery of achievement tests"
(noun) a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher
(noun) group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
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