Battles

/ˈbætl̩z/ noun verb

A contest, a struggle.

Definition

  1. (noun) A contest, a struggle. “the battle of life”
  2. (noun) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
  3. (noun) A division of an army; a battalion.
  4. (noun) The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.
  5. (verb) To join in battle; to contend in fight “Scientists always battle over theories.”
  6. (verb) To fight or struggle; to enter into a battle with. “She has been battling cancer for years.”
  7. (verb) To nourish; feed.
  8. (verb) To render (for example soil) fertile or fruitful

Word stats

  • Battles contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Battles mean?

A contest, a struggle.

What are the anagrams of Battles?

Valid anagrams: tablets.

How many letters are in Battles?

Battles has 7 letters.

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