Definitions

1. noun

A device that stores electricity, typically consisting of one or more cells, to power electrical devices.

“The car’s battery needed to be replaced after five years of use.”

2. noun

A group of guns or other weapons firing together, especially as part of a military tactic.

“The artillery battery was positioned on the hill to provide cover for the infantry.”

3. noun

A set of cells, such as those in the immune system, that can combine to produce antibodies.

“The patient’s immune system produced a battery of antibodies to fight off the infection.”

4. noun

A series of questions, especially in a competition or test.

“The quiz show had a battery of questions that contestants had to answer quickly.”

5. noun

A large supply of something, especially ammunition.

“The army had a battery of ammunition to last them for several days.”

6. verb

To attack or bombard with gunfire, especially from multiple guns.

“The city was battered by the enemy’s artillery.”

7. verb

To subject someone or something to a series of questions, especially in a competition or test.

“The contestant was battered by the grueling series of questions.”

8. verb

To strike or hit with force, especially repeatedly.

“The waves battered the shore with powerful force.”