What does batten mean?
A batten is a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other material used for various purposes, such as a batten board in carpentry. To batten down is to secure something tightly, especially in preparation for a storm.
Example
"The carpenter used a batten to reinforce the roof of the house."
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