"batterie" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbætəɹi/ Audio: en-us-batterie.ogg Forms: batteries [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French batterie, from battre (“to hit”). Doublet of battery. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|batterie}} French batterie, {{doublet|en|battery}} Doublet of battery Head templates: {{en-noun}} batterie (plural batteries)
  1. (dance) A brilliant display of virtuosity in which the dancer's legs open and close rapidly while in the air, with the illusion of striking together and rebounding. Categories (topical): Dance Synonyms (display of virtuosity): battu
    Sense id: en-batterie-en-noun-6-9g3jNe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of Pages with 4 entries: 33 24 3 3 6 28 3 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 33 26 2 2 4 32 2 Topics: dance, dancing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports Disambiguation of 'display of virtuosity': 96 4
  2. (music) The percussion section of an orchestra or band, the battery; marching instruments in a drumline, as opposed to the pit. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-batterie-en-noun-QMAYrxzE Categories (other): Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 4 entries: 33 24 3 3 6 28 3 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 33 26 2 2 4 32 2 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: batterie de cuisine
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