Results for “batt”

battalion

noun

A large army unit, typically made up of several companies and usually forming part of a brigade or regiment.

batted

verb

Past tense of bat — hit something with a bat, or swung at something as if with one.

batten

noun

A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.

batter

verb

To hit something or someone repeatedly and violently.

battered

adj

Damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse.

battering

noun

A severe, repeated beating, whether physical or figurative (such as a heavy defeat or bad publicity).

Battersea

name

A district in south London, England, known for Battersea Park and Battersea Power Station.

battery

noun

A device that stores and supplies electrical power, made of one or more cells.

batting

noun

Soft fibrous material (cotton, wool, or synthetic) used to stuff quilts, mattresses, or padding.

Battista

name

An Italian given name and surname, meaning "baptist".

battle

noun

A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.

battled

verb

Past tense of "battle": fought or struggled against something.

battlefield

noun

The area of ground where a battle is or was fought.

battleship

noun

A large, heavily armoured warship carrying big guns, once the dominant class of naval vessel but now largely retired in favour of missile-armed ships.

battling

adjective

Fighting, or actively engaged in a struggle.

batty

adj

Crazy, eccentric, or slightly mad.

abattoir

noun

A place where animals are killed for food; a slaughterhouse.