battening
Speech parts
1. battening - Noun
2. battening - Verb
Meaning
of Batten
Furring done with small pieces nailed directly upon the wall.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
secure
eating
feeding
advancing
boarding
grazing
nail
foraging
biting
booming
barring
clamp
blossoming
blooming
fasten
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Examples
Storm shutters or plywood for windows remain a good idea for battening down the hatches if and when a watch is issued.
In old maritime lingo, sailors would speak of battening down the hatches.