batterie: Meaning and Definition of

bat•te•rie

Pronunciation: (bat'u-rē Fr. bat&supschwa-rē'), [key]
— pl. bat•te•ries
  1. a beating together of the calves or feet during a leap.
  2. (in tap dancing) a rapid succession of taps, often compared to drumming or to machine-gun fire.
  3. battery (def. 11).
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