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Batten

ˈbatn

Batten definitions
noun
batten battens
  1. a long flat strip of squared timber or metal used to hold something in place or as a fastening against a wall
    • a strip of wood or metal for securing a tarpaulin over a ship's hatchway
    • a strip of wood or plastic used to stiffen and hold the leech of a sail out from the mast
verb
batten battened battening battens
  1. strengthen or fasten (something) with battens

    "Stephen was battening down the shutters"