batterie

[ bat-uh-ree; French batuh-ree ]

noun

, Ballet.

, plural bat·te·ries [bat, -, uh, -reez, b, a, t, uh, -, ree].

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 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of batterie¹

From French, dating back to 1705–15; battery

Example Sentences

Electrochemistry is a pre-requisite for hydrogen production, and for batterie technology, and thus for sustainable chemistry.

From Science Daily

The batterie of the home cook is smaller and more flexible, and it’s put into use with economy and know-how.

From Washington Post

“There is this section where Harlequin does a diagonal of batterie” — jumps in which the legs beat together in the air — “and each time you jump, there’s a turn,” Daniil Simkin, one of the dancers alternating as Harlequin, said during a rehearsal break.

From New York Times

Tesla and other companies such as Sonnen Batterie also have developed home energy storage options that allow consumers to supply virtually all their electricity needs themselves, although cost for the battery systems remains high.

From Los Angeles Times

This is a cool idea but it's not Julia Child's batterie de cuisine.

From New York Times