batten in Spanish
batten in Spanish is listón, alfarda, barreta — 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 Spanish
listón
(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.
alfarda
(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.
barreta
(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.
ristrel
(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.
filete
(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.
aprovecharse
(figurative) Followed by on: to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others.
medrar
(figurative) Followed by on: to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others.
cebar
To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up. [from late 16th c.]
mejorar
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."
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.
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "batten" in Spanish?
"batten" in Spanish is listón, alfarda, barreta. 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 Spanish, "batten" is listón, alfarda, barreta.
Are there other ways to say "batten" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "batten": listón, alfarda, barreta, ristrel, filete, aprovecharse.
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