batten (down) (Meaning)
batten (down)
to prepare for possible trouble or difficulty, to tie, close, or cover (something) in order to prevent it from moving or becoming damaged
Synonyms & Antonyms of batten (down)
FAQs About the word batten (down)
to prepare for possible trouble or difficulty, to tie, close, or cover (something) in order to prevent it from moving or becoming damaged
latch, bolt, bar, chain, fasten,lock, shut, seal, close, make
unlock,open, unseal, unlatch,unfasten, unbolt,unbar, unchain
The old house stood battened down against the impending hurricane.
Sailors hurriedly battened down the hatches as storm clouds gathered overhead.
The ship's crew battened down the deck to prevent water from seeping in during the rough seas.
The farmer battened down the barn doors to protect his livestock from the approaching storm.
