battˈler noun

1. Someone who struggles, esp resolutely against difficult circumstances
2. Someone who scrapes a living by any means available (Aust and NZ)

battˈle-axe or -ax noun

1. (also without hyphen) a kind of axe once used in battle
2. A domineering, usu older woman (informal)

battle-axe block or battle-axe section noun (Aust and NZ)

A plot of land without a street frontage, with access to and from the street via a drive or lane

battˈlebus noun

A coach forming a mobile base for a politician on tour

battˈle-cruiser noun

A large warship, the same size as a battleship but faster and with fewer guns

battˈle-cry noun

1. A war cry
2. A slogan

battˈledress noun

A soldier's ordinary uniform

battle fatigue noun (psychology)

A psychological disorder caused by stress of combat (also figurative)

battˈlefield or battˈleground noun (lit and figurative)

The place on which a battle is or was fought

battˈle-piece noun

A picture or description of a battle

battˈleplane noun (obsolete)

A large fighting aeroplane

battle royal noun

1. A general mêlée
2. A fierce fight (also figurative)

battˈle-scarred adjective

1. Scarred in battle
2. Well-worn, looking well used

battˈleship noun

A warship of the first class

do battle (often figurative)

To fight

half the battle

Anything that brings one well on the way to success

join battle

To engage in fighting