—battery /ˈbæt.ər.i/ aep /ˈbæt̬.ɚ.i/
adjective [before noun]
► F0 using a system of producing a large number of eggs cheaply by keeping a lot of chickens in rows of small cages (= boxes made of wire): » battery farming» battery hens/eggsThesaurus+: ↑Animal farming - general wordsnoun (LARGE NUMBER)
a battery of sth► F0 a number of things of a similar type: » In the kitchen an impressive battery of stainless steel utensils hangs on the wall.Thesaurus+: ↑Masses and large amounts of thingsnoun [C] (ELECTRICAL DEVICE)
► A2 a device that produces electricity to provide power for radios, cars, etc.: » a rechargeable battery» a battery-operated hairdryer» This alarm clock takes two medium-sized batteries.» I think the battery is dead/gone (UK also flat) (= has lost its power).Thesaurus+: ↑Electrical components and circuitryThesaurus+: ↑The engine and engine parts , ↑Engines and motors• • •
Extra Examples:» You'll run the battery down if you leave your car lights on.» It's not working - I don't think the battery is charging.» Is it all right to leave/put the battery on charge overnight?» I left my car lights on all night and now the battery is flat.» The battery should prevent the computer system from going down in the event of a power cut.noun [C] (GUNS)
► F0 a number of large guns and similar weapons operating together in the same place: » The shore battery opened fire.Thesaurus+: ↑Arms and munitions in generalnoun [U] (ATTACK)
► F0 → ASSAULT AND BATTERY(Cf. ↑assault and battery)Thesaurus+: ↑Hitting and beating , ↑Punishing by causing painThesaurus+: ↑Physical and sexual assault and abduction , ↑Sexual activity in general