What is the meaning of batten?

noun

  • Stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber.
  • A strip fixed to something to hold it firm.

verb

  • Furnish with battens.
    • usage: "batten ships"
  • Secure with battens.
    • usage: "batten down a ship's hatches"
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