battery

/ˈbæt.(ə)ɹi/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells.

2

Such a device that has multiple cells.

3

The energy stored in such a device.

4

The infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which involves the threat of impending violence.

5

A coordinated group of artillery weapons, with any of various numbers of guns.

6

Such a group of a certain size (number of guns and artillerists), within a schema of military unit organization.

7

An elevated platform on which cannon could be placed.

8

An array of similar things.

9

A set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs.

10

The catcher and the pitcher together

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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