batten (n.)

  1. stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber

    [ Syn: batting ]

  2. a strip fixed to something to hold it firm

    batten (v.)

  1. furnish with battens; batten ships

    [ Syn: batten down , secure ]

  2. secure with battens; batten down a ship's hatches'

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