batteries

Meanings

Noun

• group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
• a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
• a collection of related things intended for use together
• a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher
• a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores
• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
• an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact
• plural of battery

Synonyms

assault and battery, barrage, barrage fire, battery, bombardment, electric battery, shelling, stamp battery