battery
|bat-ter-y|
/ˈbætəri/
energy storage
Etymology
'battery' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'batterie,' where 'battre' meant 'to beat.'
'batterie' transformed into the Middle English word 'batterie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'battery.'
Initially, it meant 'action of battering,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'device storing energy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device that stores and provides electrical energy.
The remote control needs new batteries.
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Noun 2
a fortified emplacement for heavy guns.
The old fort had a battery overlooking the sea.
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Noun 3
a series of similar things or events.
She underwent a battery of tests at the hospital.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35