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1.NounA device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells."alkaline battery; His flashlight takes two AA batteries.; His car takes a 550-CCA lead-acid battery.; Her phone needs a new battery because its present battery no longer holds a charge well."
2.NounSuch a device that has multiple cells."Her phone needs a new battery because its present battery no longer holds a charge well."
3.NounThe energy stored in such a device."Her phone did not have enough battery for another phone call.; A: How much battery do you have left? B: Only 63%."
4.NounThe infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which involves the threat of impending violence.
5.NounA coordinated group of artillery weapons, with any of various numbers of guns."Outside the ancient fort, you can still see worn areas in the stone where the batteries were once placed.; They sent four batteries southward in an attempt to shore up the defenses around the depot."
6.NounSuch a group of a certain size (number of guns and artillerists), within a schema of military unit organization."They sent four batteries southward in an attempt to shore up the defenses around the depot."
7.NounAn elevated platform on which cannon could be placed.
8.NounAn array of similar things."Schoolchildren take a battery of standard tests to measure their progress."
9.NounA set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs.
10.NounThe catcher and the pitcher together
11.NounTwo or more pieces working together on the same rank, file, or diagonal
12.NounA marching percussion ensemble; the section of the drumline that marches on the field during a performance.
13.NounThe state of a firearm or cannon when it is possible to be fired."in battery; In this circumstance, you will have to rack the slide to get back in battery."
14.NounApparatus for preparing or serving meals.