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batten in Polish

batten in Polish is listwa, łata, bidło — 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 Polish

listwa
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.
łata
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.
bidło
noun
(weaving) The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.
listwa
noun
(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.
sztankiet
noun
A strip of wood holding a number of lamps; especially (theater) , one used for illuminating a stage; (by extension, also, attributive) a long bar, usually metal, affixed to the ceiling or fly system and used to support curtains, scenery, etc.

What does "batten" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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 Polish?

"batten" in Polish is listwa, łata, bidło. 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 Polish, "batten" is listwa, łata, bidło.

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

Yes — Polish has 4 translations listed for "batten": listwa, łata, bidło, sztankiet.

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