double A

Common flashlight battery

Double A refers to a battery size, the small cylindrical cells used in remote controls, flashlights, and countless household devices: I need to pick up some double As.

In baseball, double A (or AA) designates a level of minor league play, one step below triple A.

The term also describes a bra cup size smaller than B.

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remote control · flashlight · AAA · cell · power · charge · recharge · positive · negative · copper · voltage · pack · disposable · lithium · electronics · toy · controller · insert

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double, doubles, doubled, doublet, doublets, redouble, redoubled

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G