battalion
battalion

batten


Definition: Meaning of, batten in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbat(ə)n /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
batten battened battened
Present Participle Third Person Singular
battening battens
  1. batten down the hatches to prepare yourself for a period of difficulty or trouble
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  2. batten down the hatches to firmly fasten the entrances to the lower part of a ship
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  3. batten on somebody British English formal to live well by using someone else's money, possessions etc - used to show disapproval
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Singular Plural
batten battens
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  1. a long narrow piece of wood that is attached to other pieces of wood or another building material to strengthen them and keep them in place
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