battened

[US]/ˈbætən̩d/
[UK]/ˈbætənd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To secure something with battens or strips of wood.; To fatten oneself at the expense of others.

Example Sentences

the windows were battened down before the storm.

she battened the sails to prepare for the rough sea.

they battened the doors to keep the cold out.

he battened down the hatches before the heavy rain started.

the team battened their equipment for the expedition.

the carpenter battened the boards to secure them.

during the renovation, they battened the walls for insulation.

the festival decorations were battened to withstand the wind.

before the race, the crew battened down all loose items.

he battened the tarp over the firewood to keep it dry.

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