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batten

UK
/ˈbæt.ən/
US
/ˈbæt̬.ən/
batten down

Übersetzungen

battensubstantiv
battens
Pl.
UK
/ˈbæt.ən/
US
/ˈbæt̬.ən/
The carpenter used a batten to secure the panels to the wall.
Le charpentier a utilisé une latte pour fixer les panneaux au mur.
liteauEn charpente et en couverture.
The roofers laid down battens before placing the tiles on the roof.
Les couvreurs ont posé des liteaux avant de mettre les tuiles sur le toit.
Synonyme
strip
plank
board
slat
lath
battenverb
battened
Präteritum
battened
Partizip Perfekt
battening
Gerundium
UK
/ˈbæt.ən/
US
/ˈbæt.ən/
latterSens technique, notamment en menuiserie ou en construction.
The workers battened the boards to the frame.
Les ouvriers ont latté les planches sur l'ossature.
Synonyme
fasten
secure
attach
bind
clamp

Definitionen

battensubstantiv
A long, flat strip of squared wood or metal used to hold something in place or as a fastening against a wall.
The carpenter used a batten to secure the panels to the wall.
A strip of wood or metal for securing the edges of a tarpaulin or other covering.
The sailors tightened the battens to ensure the tarpaulin stayed in place during the storm.
A strip of wood or metal used in the construction of a roof to support the tiles or slates.
The roofers laid down battens before placing the tiles on the roof.
A flexible strip set in a sail to keep it flat and stable in the wind.
The sailor slid the battens into the sail pockets before hoisting the mainsail.
battenverb
To fasten or secure something, especially with battens.
The workers battened down the hatches before the storm hit.
To thrive or prosper at the expense of someone or something else.
The company battened on the misfortunes of others during the economic downturn.
To feed or grow fat; to gorge oneself, often followed by 'on' or 'upon'.
The mice battened on the grain stored in the barn all winter.
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