a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
a carrying case for dead batteries
a case for holding dead batteries
a case for storing dead batteries
a container for dead batteries
a mechanism for storing dead batteries
a particularly elegant solution (especially given the widespread availability of AA-sized batteries)
a portable, battery-operated device used for illumination
a portable electric light in a metal fiber or plastic case
a storage case for dead batteries
a tubular receptacle for the purpose of holding dead batteries in one's Flight Bag
A battery-operated flashlight will come in handy when you're working in a crawlspace, basement, or attic, especially if you're doing electrical work and need to cut power to the area. A square camper-type light that stays put on its own and won't roll away will free your hands for other work. Home Improvement Encyclopedia
Tubular metal container used on shipboard for storing dead batteries prior to their disposal.