Batten ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Batten ( verb )

1. To secure or fasten something with a strip of wood or other material.
2. To beat or strike repeatedly in order to drive home or make something secure.
3. To make something fast or firm by using a strip of wood or other material.

Origin:

The word batten comes from old english word "batian" meaning to beat. it came to be used to refer to the process of securing something with a strip of wood or other material in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. He battened down the hatches before the storm.
2. I need to batten down the loose boards on the porch.
3. They battened the door to keep the wind out.
4. Battening down the boat in preparation for the storm.
5. He had to batten down the roof to keep it from flying off.

(As a noun)

Batten ( noun )

1. To secure or fasten something with a strip of wood or other material.
2. To beat or strike repeatedly in order to drive home or make something secure.
3. To make something fast or firm by using a strip of wood or other material.

Origin:

The word batten comes from old english word "batian" meaning to beat. it came to be used to refer to the process of securing something with a strip of wood or other material in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. He battened down the hatches before the storm.
2. I need to batten down the loose boards on the porch.
3. They battened the door to keep the wind out.
4. Battening down the boat in preparation for the storm.
5. He had to batten down the roof to keep it from flying off.