batten in Russian
batten in Russian is доска́, дра́нка, ла́та — 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 Russian
доска́
Pronounced: doska
(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.
дра́нка
Pronounced: dranka
(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.
ла́та
Pronounced: lata
(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.
пла́нка
Pronounced: planka
(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.
ре́йка
Pronounced: reyka
(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.
тёс
Pronounced: tyos
(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.
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.
ла́ты
Pronounced: laty
(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.
ры́бина
Pronounced: rybina
(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.
нажи́ться
Pronounced: nazhitsya
(figurative) Followed by on: to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others.
нажива́ться
Pronounced: nazhivatsya
(figurative) Followed by on: to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others.
отка́рмливать
Pronounced: otkarmlivat
To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up. [from late 16th c.]
откорми́ть
Pronounced: otkormit
To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up. [from late 16th c.]
отъе́сться
Pronounced: otyestsya
To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up. [from late 16th c.]
отъеда́ться
Pronounced: otyedatsya
To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up. [from late 16th c.]
задраивать
Pronounced: zadraivat
(chiefly, nautical) Chiefly followed by down: to fasten or secure (a hatch, opening, etc.) using battens (noun sense 2.2).
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 Russian?
"batten" in Russian is доска́, дра́нка, ла́та. 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 доска́?
"batten" in Russian is доска́, pronounced "doska".
How do you use "batten" in a sentence?
Example: "They nailed a batten across the fence to stop it sagging." In Russian, "batten" is доска́, дра́нка, ла́та.
Are there other ways to say "batten" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 15 translations listed for "batten": доска́, дра́нка, ла́та, пла́нка, ре́йка, тёс.
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