Battery meaning

noun

1. group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

2. a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series

   Synonymselectric battery

3. a collection of related things intended for use together

   “took a battery of achievement tests”

4. a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher

5. a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores

   Synonymsstamp battery

6. 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”

   “the shelling went on for hours without pausing”

   Synonymsbarragebarrage firebombardmentshelling

7. an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact

   Synonymsassault and battery