batten

UK
/ˈbæt.ən/
US
/ˈbæt̬.ən/

Переводы

battenсуществительное
battens
множ.
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.
Дополнительные переводы
Синонимы
battenглагол
battened
Прошедшее простое время
battened
Причастие прошедшего времени
battening
Герундий
UK
/ˈbæt.ən/
US
/ˈbæt.ən/
The sailors had to batten down the hatches before the storm.
Морякам пришлось закреплять люки перед штормом.

Определения

battenсуществительное
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.
battenглагол
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.