batten

[bat-n] / ˈbæt n /

VERB

fasten securely

Synonyms

STRONG

fix secure tie tighten

WEAK

board up clamp down cover up nail down

Antonyms

STRONG

let go loose loosen lose unfasten untie

WEAK

unfix

VERB

grow fat

Synonyms

STRONG

burgeon grow prosper thrive wax

WEAK

feed on

Antonyms

STRONG

decline fail lose shrink

WEAK

loosen unfasten unfix

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Stay safe this weekend and batten down the hatches.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026

Banks have looked to batten down the hatches in response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Warning signs such as these can cause investors to think it’s time to sell bonds and batten down the hatches.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

When they are struggling, they batten down the hatches and go all 'Dogs of War'.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Ma headed out to bring in the other animals and batten down the house.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye

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"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 3

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"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 3