battle

Definitions

1. noun

   A hard struggle or contest.

   Examples

   • Life can be a battle sometimes.
   • The two parties fought a battle over the new law.
2. noun

   A one on one contest in rap or dance.

   Examples

   • The two dancers faced off in an intense battle.
   • He won the rap battle with a clever last verse.
3. noun

   A fight between armies.

   Examples

   • The two armies met in a fierce battle at dawn.
   • The general planned every detail of the coming battle.
4. noun

   In old-fashioned use, a large group of soldiers in an army.

   Examples

   • The king arranged his army in ten battles.
   • The front group was the first of several battles that day.
5. noun

   In old-fashioned use, the main part of an army.

   Examples

   • The main battle marched behind the front guard.
   • The guns were split between the front guard and the main battle.
6. noun

   In army slang, a partner who looks out for you. This is short for battle buddy.

   Examples

   • Stay with your battle during the exercise.
   • He looked out for his battle throughout the trip.
7. verb

   To fight or struggle against something.

   Examples

   • Scientists often battle over theories.
   • She has been battling illness for years.
8. verb

   To fight against an enemy or a problem.

   Examples

   • The soldiers battled the enemy for hours.
   • She battled the illness for months before she got better.
9. adjective

   In farming, describes grass that is rich and feeds animals well.

   Examples

   • Battle grass keeps the cattle well fed through the winter.
   • Farmers valued the battle pasture for fattening their sheep.
   ≈batten≈improving
10. adjective

    In farming, describes land or soil that is rich and fertile.

    Examples

    • The valley's battle soil gave rich harvests every year.
    • Families farmed this battle land by the river for generations.
    ≈batten