battle
What is the Definition of battle?
Noun:
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
- an energetic attempt to achieve something
- an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Verb:
- battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
How can I use battle in a sentence?
Nevertheless, Harry, while you may only have delayed his return to power, it will merely take someone else who is prepared to fight what seems a losing battle next time — and if he is delayed again, and again, why, he may never return to power.
The few owls that managed to battle their way through the stormy sky to deliver mail had to be nursed back to health by Hagrid before they could fly off again.
This was exactly like Muggle chess except that the figures were alive, which made it a lot like directing troops in battle.
The soldier narrowly avoided being hit by a flying bullet during the battle. - Солдат едва избежал попадания летящей пули во время боя.
The soldier bravely repelled the enemy’s assault during the battle. - Солдат храбро отразил атаку противника во время боя.
Other meanings of battle (synonyms, cognates).
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| battlefield |
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