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

  • (..) I don't like this at all. I like things clean and simple. Everything I own is in that box. A hat, some ramen and a car battery? Don't you have personal things? I've had that car battery a long time. Cole? I totally forgot about you. Have you been standing here (..)
    2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13