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- [bat-n]
- /ˈbæt n/
- /ˈbæt.ən/
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- [bat-n]
- /ˈbæt n/
Definitions of batten word
- countable noun batten A batten is a long strip of wood that is fixed to something to strengthen it or to hold it firm. 3
- verb batten If something is battened in place, it is made secure by having battens fixed across it or being closed firmly. 3
- noun batten a sawn strip of wood used in building to cover joints, provide a fixing for tiles or slates, support lathing, etc 3
- noun batten a long narrow board used for flooring 3
- noun batten a narrow flat length of wood or plastic inserted in pockets of a sail to give it proper shape 3
- noun batten a lath used for holding a tarpaulin along the side of a raised hatch on a ship 3
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Origin of batten
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; apparently < Old Norse batna to improve; cognate with Gothic gabatnan (bati change for the better + -na infinitive suffix). Compare Old English bet, Gothic batis, Old High German baz better
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Parts of speech for Batten
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
batten popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
batten usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for batten
verb batten
- tighten — make more snug or secure
- tie — to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted: to tie a tin can on a dog's tail.
- fix — to repair; mend.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- nail down — a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.
noun batten
- cleat — A cleat is a kind of hook with two ends which is used to hold ropes, especially on sailing boats.
- bollard — Bollards are short thick concrete posts that are used to prevent cars from going on to someone's land or on to part of a road.
- crossbar — A crossbar is a horizontal piece of wood attached to two upright pieces, for example a part of the goal in football.
- crosspiece — a transverse beam, joist, etc
- chock — a block or wedge of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
Antonyms for batten
verb batten
- loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
- let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- unfasten — to release from or as from fastenings; detach.
- untie — to loose or unfasten (anything tied); let or set loose by undoing a knot.
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