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battery noun
Meaning : Group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place.
Meaning : A device that produces electricity. May have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series.
Synonyms : electric battery
Meaning : A collection of related things intended for use together.
Example :
Took a battery of achievement tests.
Meaning : A unit composed of the pitcher and catcher.
Meaning : A series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores.
Synonyms : stamp battery
Meaning : The heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target.
Example :
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
Meaning : An assault in which the assailant makes physical contact.
Synonyms : assault and battery
