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Battery

/ˈbætəɹi/

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.

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📖 Definitions of "Battery"

noun

1
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.
2
The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which includes the threat of impending violence.
3
A coordinated group of artillery weapons.
4
An elevated platform on which cannon could be placed.

🔄 Synonyms of "Battery"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
assaultnoun	A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
barragenoun	An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
bombardmentnoun	The act of bombing, especially towns or cities.
assault and batterynoun	(law, idiomatic) The combination of two violent crimes: assault (the threat of violence) and battery (physical violence). This legal distinction exists only in jurisdictions that distinguish assault as threatened violence rather than actual violence.
shellingnoun	An artillery bombardment.
barrage firenoun	the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
electric battery	An electric battery is a source of electric power consisting of one or more electrochemical cells with external connections for powering electrical devices.
stamp batterynoun	A stamp mill.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Battery"

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Word	Definition
bombardmentnoun	The act of bombing, especially towns or cities.
stamp batterynoun	A stamp mill.
barragenoun	An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
shellingnoun	An artillery bombardment.
assault and batterynoun	(law, idiomatic) The combination of two violent crimes: assault (the threat of violence) and battery (physical violence). This legal distinction exists only in jurisdictions that distinguish assault as threatened violence rather than actual violence.
assaultnoun	A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
barrage firenoun	the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
electric battery	An electric battery is a source of electric power consisting of one or more electrochemical cells with external connections for powering electrical devices.
alternatornoun	(electrical engineering) An electric generator which produces alternating current through mechanical means.
battery-powered	Fitted with a battery or batteries, which provide the power to operate the device.
chargingnoun	(countable) An act or process of charging (as of a battery).
rangenoun	A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.
fortressnoun	A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
piernoun	A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
arsenalnoun	A stock of weapons, especially all the weapons that a nation possesses.
packagenoun	Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
toolboxnoun	A storage case for tools.
sharpnoun	(music) The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played one chromatic semitone higher.
shippernoun	The person or organization that ships (sends) something.
raftnoun	A flat-bottomed craft able to float and drift on water, used for transport or as a waterborne platform.