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

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's

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

From Literature

So, the usual protocols apply: Get boats out of the water, gas up cars, stock the pantry and batten down the hatches.

From Seattle Times

There is an entablature of shingles resting on the board and batten siding, forming the interior walls.

From Seattle Times

“If it’s real windy today, batten your hatches.”

From Seattle Times