Web1 : to prepare for possible trouble or difficulty The city is battening down for the weekend's scheduled protests. People are battening down in preparation for a hard winter. 2 batten down (something) or batten (something) down : to tie, close, or cover (something) in order to prevent it from moving or becoming damaged

WebA batten is a thin strip of solid material, typically made from wood, plastic or metal. Battens are used in building construction and various other fields as both structural and purely cosmetic elements. In the steel industry, battens may also be referred to as "top hats", in reference to the profile of the metal.

WebBatten's Wildcats unbeaten through first four contests, prep for showdown with former coach More. nashvillecitypaper.com. The second annual Night of Bluegrass at the Sunrise Theater, set for Saturday, Nov 17, at 7:30 pm, features Al Batten and the Bluegrass Reunion, South Ridge Bluegrass Band and the trio Julie Elkins, Jan Johansson and Lindsey Tims.

WebBatten door (Arch.), a door made of boards of the whole length of the door, secured by battens nailed crosswise. Batten Bat"ten, v. t. To furnish or fasten with battens. To batten down, to fasten down with battens, as the tarpaulin over the hatches of a ship during a storm. Batten Bat"ten, n. [F. battant. See Batter, v. t.

WebHow to use batten in a sentence. What Is the Origin of Batten to grow fat; to feed gluttonously; to grow prosperous especially at the expense of another —usually used with on…

Webbatten on: [phrasal verb] to live well or succeed by using (something or someone).

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Webbatten Share the word on Part of speech: Verb Tomakeorgrowfat; gratifyacraving, asforcruelty. Part of speech: Verb Toputbattens on. Part of speech: Noun Anarrowstripofwood; acleat. Usage examples for "batten":

WebBatten disease is an inherited genetic disorder that appears to affect the function of tiny bodies within cells called lysosomes. Lysosomes are the “recycle bin” of the cell and regularly break down waste, proteins, and naturally occurring fatty compounds called lipids into smaller components that can be discarded out of the cell or recycled.

WebThe meaning of BOARD-AND-BATTEN is wall construction that gives the appearance of wide vertical strips with intervening recesses or projections by means of (1) wide boards rabbeted on transverse edges and lapped not to the entire width of the rabbet on one side or (2) wide boards alternating with narrow and thin battens usually fitting into grooves in the …

Web(nautical) To furnish, fasten, or secure with battens. Battened down the hatch during the storm. verb 0 0 Advertisement A sawed strip of wood, flooring, etc. noun 0 0 A strip of …

WebAug 21, 2012 · [ bat-n ] noun a small board or strip of wood used for various building purposes, as to cover joints between boards, reinforce certain doors, or supply a …

WebBatten disease is a fatal disease of the nervous system that typically begins in childhood. [1] Onset of symptoms is usually between 5 and 10 years of age. [1] Often, it is autosomal recessive. It is the common name for a group of disorders called the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs). [1]

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