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Meaning
Noun
●
In Electronics:
A
device
used to power
electric
device
s,
consisting of
a set of
electrically
connected
electrochemical
or,
archaically
,
electrostatic
cells. A
single
such cell when used by itself.
●
In Law & Violence:
The
infliction
of
unlawful
physical
violence
on a person,
legally
distinguished
from
assault
, which includes the
threat
of
impending
violence
.
●
In Artillery:
A
coordinated
group of
artillery
weapons.
●
An
elevated
platform
on which
cannon
could be placed.
●
An
array
of
similar
things.
●
A set of small
cages
where
hens
are
kept
for the
purpose
of
farming
their eggs.
●
In Baseball:
The
catcher
and the
pitcher
together
●
In Chess:
Two or more
major pieces
on the same
rank
,
file
, or diagonal
●
In Music:
A
marching
percussion
ensemble
; a drumline.
●
The state of a
firearm
when it is possible to be fired.
●
Apparatus for
preparing
or
serving
meals.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
battery
English
batterie
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
baterie
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
batre
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
battere
Latin
battuo
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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