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batten

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

Translations

battennoun
battens
pl
UK
/ˈbæt.ən/
US
/ˈbæt̬.ən/
The carpenter used a batten to secure the wooden panels.
Плотник использовал рейку, чтобы закрепить деревянные панели.
The roof was supported by a strong batten.
Крыша была поддержана крепким брусом.
Additional translations
доска
планка
Synonyms
plank
lath
slat
board
strip
battenverb
battened
Past Simple
battened
Past Participle
battening
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæt.ən/
US
/ˈbæt.ən/
The sailors had to batten down the hatches before the storm.
Морякам пришлось закреплять люки перед штормом.
Synonyms
fasten
secure
attach
bind
clamp

Definitions

battennoun
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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