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battery

/ˈbætəɹi/noun

A unit made of one or more chemical cells that stores energy and supplies electricity to devices.

Example sentences

  • “My phone's battery died right in the middle of the call.”
  • “Remember to charge the camera battery before the trip.”

Also a legal term: "assault and battery" means unlawful physical contact. The phrase "a battery of tests" means a whole series of them.

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