plural of battle station

(idiomatic) A challenge with the odds of success stacked strongly against.

(nautical) An alert aboard a warship, summoning the crew to man all weapons and all stations.

Alternative form of battlecruiser

(Britain, informal) A bus that is used as a mobile office and publicity centre by a politician or party during the run-up to an election

(historical) A series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe during World War II for air superiority over southern England and the English Channel prior to any German invasion of the British Isles.

(military) The position of troops drawn up in their usual order without any determined maneuver. / (naval) The line or arrangement formed by vessels of war in an engagement.

Obsolete spelling of battleship

(almost always preceded by the) The persistent state of rivalry, opposition, or tension between males and females. / Any competition between males and females.

A fight involving three or more individuals, teams, or factions; fought until one person, team, or faction is left standing. / A heated discussion or debate.