ˈbætərɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a usu.
portable container of a
cell or cells carrying an
electric charge, as a
source of
current. 2 (often attrib.)
esp.
Brit. a
series of cages
for the intensive breeding and rearing of
poultry or
cattle. 3 a set of
similar units of
equipment, esp.
connected. 4 a series of tests, esp.
psychological. 5 a a fortified
emplacement for
heavy guns. b an
artillery unit of guns,
men, and vehicles. 6
Law an
act inflicting
unlawful personal violence on
another (see ASSAULT). 7
Baseball the pitcher and the
catcher. [F batterie f. batre, battre
strike f. L battuere]