battery

Definition

  • noun: a device that is placed inside a machine (such as a clock, toy, or car) to supply it with electricity
  • noun: the act of 'battering' or beating
  • synonyms: enfilading battery, from battery

Examples

  • a 'dead battery' = ('Brit') a 'flat battery' [=a battery that has no more electricity]

  • The operation was performed by a 'battery' of doctors.

  • He was found guilty of 'battery'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Maybe the pinch blew out his earwigs. -Do not blow the door! ...two, one. What's wrong? Something.... Did you check the batteries? You know, lose focus in this game for one second-- I know, somebody gets hurt. You don't hear Yen complaining . Yen? (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven
  • (..) -You made me touch you. This is your side. This is your side. Get off. Get off. I'm gonna need a score of car batteries-- Where's Linus? Where's Linus? -There he is. -Oh, would you look at this doughnut? Should someone help him? That's a great idea, Albert. (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven