batten in Czech

batten in Czech is lajsna, lať, lišta — 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 Czech

lajsna

noun

(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.

lať

noun

lišta

noun

palubka

noun

tes

noun

zabednit

verb

To furnish (something) with battens (noun sense 1).

zatlouct latěmi

verb

To furnish (something) with battens (noun sense 1).

What does "batten" mean?

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."
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."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Czech

secure

Common Czech translations

the of to and in I that for you it on with

Frequently asked questions

What is "batten" in Czech?

"batten" in Czech is lajsna, lať, lišta. 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 use "batten" in a sentence?

Example: "They nailed a batten across the fence to stop it sagging." In Czech, "batten" is lajsna, lať, lišta.

Are there other ways to say "batten" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 7 translations listed for "batten": lajsna, lať, lišta, palubka, tes, zabednit.

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