Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance. For ex. when water molecules tend to stick together. Cohesion is what allows spiders and other insects â¦to walk ON water. Adhesion on the other hand, is the attraction between molecules of different substances.
Definition of Assault and Battery. Noun. An unlawful physical attack, or threat of violence, on an individual, with or without actual injury. A crime in which there is actual touching or violence along with the intent to cause a person harm and/or fear.
â¢ ASSAULT AND BATTERY (noun) Meaning: An assault in which the assailant makes physical contact. Classified under: Nouns denoting acts or actions. Synonyms: assault and battery; battery. Hypernyms (assault and battery is a kind of...): assault (a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of assault and battery):