Meaning ofbatteryin English

Noun

1. a device powering electric devices (electrochemical cells)
2. unlawful physical violence on a person; a criminal act
3. a group of artillery weapons; coordinated firepower
   The army deployed a battery of cannons to defend the city.
4. the catcher and pitcher; a baseball duo
   The baseball team relied on the strong battery of their pitcher and catcher.
5. a marching drumline section; percussion ensemble
   The marching band featured a dynamic battery of drummers.
6. a musical group with drums and percussion
   The rock band's energetic battery of drums and percussion got the crowd moving.
7. two or more major chess pieces; aligned on a rank
   The chess player carefully positioned her battery of rooks and queens.
8. pieces working together in formation
   The military unit formed a battery of tanks to launch a surprise attack.
9. a firearm's ready-to-fire state
   The hunter ensured his rifle was in battery before heading into the woods.