Meaning & Definition of word "Battery"
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Battery
/ˈbæt.ər.i/
noun:
- 1. A device that stores electrical energy and can release it in a controlled manner.
- Example: I need to buy a new battery for my camera.
- 2. A set of similar things arranged for use together, such as a series of artillery pieces.
- Example: The army deployed a battery of cannons for the defense.
- 3. The unlawful beating or use of force against another person.
- Example: He was arrested for battery after the fight.
verb:
- 1. To attack or batter repeatedly.
- Example: The waves battered the cliffs during the storm.
Etymology
Middle English baterie, from bater to beat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
battery acid:
The corrosive liquid inside a battery.
battery farm:
A system of intensive animal farming where a large number of animals are kept in small spaces.
battery of tests:
A series of tests designed to assess a particular ability or characteristic.
Related Words
cell:
A single electrochemical unit in a battery.
charger:
A device for recharging batteries.
capacitor:
An electrical component that stores energy.
Slang Meanings of battery
Meaning: Feeling drained or exhausted.
Example Sentence: I'm so battery right now after that workout.
Meaning: To charge or energize someone or something.
Example Sentence: Let's battery up before the big night out.