Australian English Meaning of batten
batten
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Definitions and Meaning of batten in English
batten (n)
stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
a strip fixed to something to hold it firm
batten (v)
furnish with battens
secure with battens
batten (v. t.)
To make fat by plenteous feeding; to fatten.
To fertilize or enrich, as land.
To furnish or fasten with battens.
The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.
batten (v. i.)
To grow fat; to grow fat in ease and luxury; to glut one's self.
batten (n .)
A strip of sawed stuff, or a scantling; as, (a) pl. (Com. & Arch.) Sawed timbers about 7 by 2 1/2 inches and not less than 6 feet long. Brande & C. (b) (Naut.) A strip of wood used in fastening the edges of a tarpaulin to the deck, also around masts to prevent chafing. (c) A long, thin strip used to strengthen a part, to cover a crack, etc.
FAQs About the word batten
batten
stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber, a strip fixed to something to hold it firm, furnish with battens, secure with battensTo make
adhere,suffix,belay,button,Clamp,fasten,Glue,hang,Harness,Lash
break up,disconnect,disunite,divide,Divorce,loose,loosen,part,separate,Cut off
batteler => student, battel => battle, batted => batted, battalion => battalion, battalia => Battle,
