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batticaloa
nounVery Low
/ˌbætɪkəˈləʊə/A city, district, and electoral district on the east coast of Sri Lanka.
battik
nounC1/C2
/ˈbætɪk/A method of dyeing fabric in which parts are covered with wax to resist the dye, creating patterns; also, fabric decorated using this technique.
batting
nounB2
/ˈbæt.ɪŋ/The action or skill of hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket and baseball; or the cotton or wool filling used in quilts.
batting average
nounC1
/ˈbæt.ɪŋ ˌæv.ər.ɪdʒ/A baseball or cricket statistic representing a player's success rate at hitting.
batting eye
nounLow
/ˈbæt.ɪŋ ˌaɪ/A baseball or cricket player's natural ability to see and judge a pitched or bowled ball effectively; the visual skill and judgment needed for successful hitting.
batting order
nounC2
/ˈbætɪŋ ˌɔːdə(r)/In baseball and cricket, the sequence in which players come to bat.
battle
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/ˈbæt(ə)l/A sustained fight between two or more organized armed forces; a large-scale military conflict.
battle clasp
nounC2
/ˈbæt.əl ˌklɑːsp/A metal bar, with the name of a battle or campaign engraved, worn on a military medal ribbon to denote participation in that specific engagement.
battle creek
nounLow
/ˌbætl̩ ˈkriːk/The name of a specific city in Michigan, USA.
battle cruiser
nounC1/C2
/ˈbætl ˌkruːzə(r)/A large, fast warship with armour and armament heavier than a cruiser but lighter than a battleship, designed for long-range independent operations.
battle cry
nounC1
/ˈbætl ˌkraɪ/A shout or slogan used by soldiers in battle to rally courage and intimidate the enemy.
battle dress
nounC1
/ˈbætl ˌdres/A uniform worn by soldiers in combat, typically designed for utility and camouflage.
battle fatigue
nounC2
/ˈbætl̩ fəˌtiːɡ/A psychological disorder caused by prolonged exposure to active warfare, characterised by exhaustion, anxiety, and diminished mental functioning.
battle group
nounC1
/ˈbætl̩ ɡruːp/A combined military unit formed for a specific operation or tactical purpose, typically consisting of a core combat element with attached support units.
battle jacket
nounC1
/ˈbætl ˌdʒækɪt/A sleeveless jacket, typically denim or leather, heavily decorated with patches, pins, and embroidery, representing the wearer's musical tastes and subcultural identity.
battle lantern
nounC2/Very Low Frequency
/ˈbætl ˌlæntən/A robust, portable, hand-held lantern used historically on ships during combat or emergencies when normal electrical lighting was disabled.
battle line
nounB2
/ˈbæt.l̩ ˌlaɪn/A line or position formed by troops prepared for battle; the literal or figurative line separating opposing sides in a conflict.
battle of britain
nounC1
/ˌbætl̩ əv ˈbrɪt.ən/A major military campaign of the Second World War fought in 1940, in which the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom from large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany's air force.
battle of the atlantic
nounB2-C1
/ˌbæt.l̩ əv ðiː ətˈlæn.tɪk/A major naval campaign of World War II, fought between Allied naval forces and German U-boats (submarines) to control the Atlantic Ocean shipping lanes.
battle of the bulge
nounB2/C1
/ˌbætl̩ əv ðə ˈbʌldʒ/A specific historical military conflict (World War II); a humorous or euphemistic term for dieting or weight-loss efforts.

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