batten
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Noun — A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.
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How to use batten
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Etymology
The verb traces to Old Norse batna, "to grow better or recover"; the wood-strip noun is a related but separate sense that developed in English carpentry and shipbuilding.
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What does “batten” mean?
The word “batten” means a long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship. In plain terms, most often seen today in "batten down the hatches" — to prepare firmly for trouble ahead.
How do you pronounce “batten”?
“Batten” is pronounced BATN (/ˈbætən/ in IPA).
How do you use “batten” in a sentence?
Here is “batten” used in a sentence: “They nailed a batten across the fence to stop it sagging.”
What part of speech is “batten”?
Depending on how it is used, “batten” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “batten” come from?
The word “batten” comes from Old Norse. The verb traces to Old Norse batna, "to grow better or recover"; the wood-strip noun is a related but separate sense that developed in English carpentry and shipbuilding.
How many meanings does “batten” have?
“Batten” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.