batten
/ˈbætən/ verb C2- To furnish (something) with battens (noun etymology 2, noun sense 1).
- Chiefly followed by down: to fasten or secure (a hatch, opening, etc.) using battens (noun etymology 2, noun sense 2.2).
He/she/it battens · Past battened · Past participle battened · -ing form battening
Verb forms
- Base form
- batten
- He/she/it
- battens
- Past
- battened
- Past participle
- battened
- -ing form
- battening
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