batteries

(noun) group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place. Synonyms: battery.

(noun) a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series. Synonyms: battery, electric battery.

(noun) a collection of related things intended for use together. Synonyms: battery. Example: "Took a battery of achievement tests."

(noun) a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher. Synonyms: battery.

(noun) a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores. Synonyms: battery, stamp battery.

(noun) the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target. Synonyms: barrage, barrage fire, battery, bombardment, shelling. Examples: "They laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops." "The shelling went on for hours without pausing."

(noun) an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact. Synonyms: battery, assault and battery.