battery
/bˈætɝi/noun3 syllables
Battery means: the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target.
Synonyms for battery7
noun, as in the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
noun, as in a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
noun, as in a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
noun, as in an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact
What does battery mean?7
noun
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target“they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops”
a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
a collection of related things intended for use together“took a battery of achievement tests”
a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with battery?1
three syllables
Battery in a sentence
- Using this new battery-pack, should in theory, supercharge your device.spenceryonce
- I could not phone you, the battery was dead.SunnyMoon
- On my way home, the car battery died since the generator broke.maaster
- Oleg's phone battery died, but luckily, he had a portable charger with him.Amastan
- Be mindful of your phone's battery, don't let it drain completely.Amastan
- Don't forget to plug in your computer, the battery is almost dead.Nuel
- Ugh, the battery just had to die at the worst time.Tappity
- When you get your phone, the battery is precharged.neron
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Forms of battery
as a noun
- plural
- batteries