batten in Latin
batten in Latin is spatha — 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 Latin
spatha
(weaving) The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.
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 Latin?
"batten" in Latin is spatha. 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 Latin, "batten" is spatha.
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