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Battery
01
pilha, bateria
an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine
Exemplos
The flashlight would n't turn on because the battery was dead.
A lanterna não ligava porque a bateria estava descarregada.
She replaced the old battery in her watch with a new one.
Ela substituiu a velha bateria do seu relógio por uma nova.
02
agressão, lesão corporal
the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person
Exemplos
The suspect was arrested and charged with battery for physically assaulting a bystander during the altercation.
O suspeito foi preso e acusado de agressão por agredir fisicamente um espectador durante a briga.
A security camera captured the act of battery as the assailant struck the victim in the parking lot.
Uma câmera de segurança capturou o ato de agressão quando o agressor atingiu a vítima no estacionamento.
03
a group of guns, missile launchers, or other artillery operated together at one location
Exemplos
The fort was defended by a battery of cannons.
Enemy forces deployed a battery along the ridge.
04
a collection of similar items designed for use together
Exemplos
A battery of tests was administered to the students.
The lab used a battery of instruments to analyze samples.
05
a set of stamps in one mortar used to crush ore
Exemplos
The gold mine operated a battery of stamps to crush rock.
Workers maintained the ore battery daily.
06
a unit in baseball or softball composed of the catcher and pitcher
Exemplos
The team relied on a strong battery to control the game.
The battery worked in perfect coordination to strike out batters.
07
a tactical arrangement in chess in which two or more pieces of the same color are aligned along a file, rank, or diagonal to increase combined attacking power and threaten the opponent's position
Exemplos
She formed a battery with her queen and rook along the e-file.
The bishop and queen created a battery to pressure the enemy king.
