battle
Plural
battles
1
a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war
- The decisive battle changed the course of the war.
- Soldiers prepared for the upcoming battle by reviewing strategy and tactics.
- The historical reenactment of the Civil War battle attracted hundreds of spectators.
- He received a medal of honor for his bravery during a fierce battle.
- The generals strategized to minimize casualties in the upcoming battle.
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2
an energetic or determined effort to achieve a goal
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