- bat·tle·ground
- /ˈbætl̩ˌgraʊnd/ noun, pl -grounds [count]: ↑battlefield: such asa : a place where a battle is fought
an ancient battleground
b : an area of conflict or disagreementa political battleground
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bat|tle|ground — «BAT uhl GROWND», noun. = battlefield. (Cf. ↑battlefield) … Useful english dictionary
battlefield — bat•tle•field [[t]ˈbæt lˌfild[/t]] n. 1) mil the field or ground on which a battle is fought 2) cvb an area of contention, conflict, or hostile opposition Also called bat•tle•ground [[t]ˈbæt lˌgraʊnd[/t]] Etymology: 1805–15 … From formal English to slang
battlefield — bat|tle|field [ˈbætlfi:ld] n also bat|tle|ground [bætlgraund] 1.) a place where a battle is being fought or has been fought 2.) a subject that people disagree or argue a lot about ▪ Education has become a political battleground. 3.) a place where … Dictionary of contemporary English
battlefield — bat|tle|field [ bætl,fild ] or bat|tle|ground [ bætl,graund ] noun count 1. ) a place where a battle takes place or where one took place in the past a ) a place where groups of people violently oppose each other: Racial tension has turned parts… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
battleground — bat·tle·ground (bătʹl ground ) n. See battlefield. * * * … Universalium
battleground — bat tle*ground n. a region where a battle is fought; same as {battlefield}. Syn: battlefield, field of battle, field. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
battlefield — also bat.tle.ground noun (C) 1 a place where a battle is being fought or has been fought 2 a subject that people disagree or argue a lot about: The housing issue has become a political battleground … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Battle — Bat tle, n. [OE. bataille, bataile, F. bataille battle, OF., battle, battalion, fr. L. battalia, battualia, the fighting and fencing exercises of soldiers and gladiators, fr. batuere to strike, beat. Cf. {Battalia}, 1st {Battel}, and see {Batter} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Battle piece — Battle Bat tle, n. [OE. bataille, bataile, F. bataille battle, OF., battle, battalion, fr. L. battalia, battualia, the fighting and fencing exercises of soldiers and gladiators, fr. batuere to strike, beat. Cf. {Battalia}, 1st {Battel}, and see… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Battle royal — Battle Bat tle, n. [OE. bataille, bataile, F. bataille battle, OF., battle, battalion, fr. L. battalia, battualia, the fighting and fencing exercises of soldiers and gladiators, fr. batuere to strike, beat. Cf. {Battalia}, 1st {Battel}, and see… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
