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Plural for a container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity
“The cells in a car battery generate electricity with a chemical reaction between a lead plate and a lead dioxide plate that are bathed in acid.”
Plural for an extensive series or range of things in a particular sequence or order
“My rational mind confronted me with a battery of questions, to which I responded with silent bafflement.”
Plural for a set of similar units of equipment, typically when connected together
“There is also a battery of powerful surveillance and monitoring equipment located inside and on the perimeter wall.”
Plural for a group of people gathered or grouped together
“Stopping in front of the palace, they were helped down by a battery of guards and escorted to the entrance.”
Plural for the infliction of unlawful personal violence on another person
“In most cases of battery or actual bodily harm, the causal connection will be plain, but cases involving drugs have presented difficulties.”
Plural for an artillery subunit of guns, men, and vehicles
“However, the Panzer Regiment destroyed a motorized column and an artillery battery before the French could withdraw.”
Plural for a number of things arriving or happening suddenly and during the same period
Plural for an army unit, typically divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries
Plural for a large, highly organized military force
Plural for an electricity generator
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