batten in Bulgarian
batten in Bulgarian is дъска́, ватал, ватъл — 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.
batten in Bulgarian
дъска́
Pronounced: daska
(carpentry, construction) A plank or strip of wood, or several of such strips arranged side by side, used in construction to hold members of a structure together, to provide a fixing point, to strengthen, or to prevent warping.
ватал
Pronounced: vatal
(weaving) The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.
ватъл
Pronounced: vatal
(weaving) The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.
вътел
Pronounced: vatel
(weaving) The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.
вътъл
Pronounced: vatal
(weaving) The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.
ла́та
Pronounced: lata
(nautical) A long, narrow strip, originally of wood but now also of fibreglass, metal, etc., used for various purposes aboard a ship; especially one attached to a mast or spar for protection, one holding down the edge of a tarpaulin covering a hatch to prevent water from entering the hatch, one inserted in a pocket sewn on a sail to keep it flat, or one from which a hammock is suspended.
угоявам
Pronounced: ugoyavam
To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up. [from late 16th c.]
What does "batten" mean?
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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.
"They nailed a batten across the fence to stop it sagging."
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verb To fasten or secure something firmly, typically with battens — especially in the phrase "batten down."
"The crew battened down the hatches before the storm hit."
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verb Followed by "on": to grow fat or prosper, often at someone else's expense.
"Landlords battened on the desperation of tenants during the housing crisis."
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batten in a sentence
- They nailed a batten across the fence to stop it sagging.
- The crew battened down the hatches before the storm hit.
- Landlords battened on the desperation of tenants during the housing crisis.
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What is "batten" in Bulgarian?
"batten" in Bulgarian is дъска́, ватал, ватъл. 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.
How do you pronounce дъска́?
"batten" in Bulgarian is дъска́, pronounced "daska".
How do you use "batten" in a sentence?
Example: "They nailed a batten across the fence to stop it sagging." In Bulgarian, "batten" is дъска́, ватал, ватъл.
Are there other ways to say "batten" in Bulgarian?
Yes — Bulgarian has 7 translations listed for "batten": дъска́, ватал, ватъл, вътел, вътъл, ла́та.
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