batten

Example Sentences

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On the first day of a holiday weekend named for a seafaring man, Washington’s skies seemed appropriately overcast, as if telling us to batten the hatches in anticipation of heavy weather.

From Washington Post

Logically, one would have thought this would be the perfect time to batten down the hatches and try to make the best of a bad job.

From BBC

Board and batten barn siding was used to make the cabinets and millwork.

From Los Angeles Times

Features: The houses have vinyl siding, with stone, shake, board and batten features, and a one- or two-car garage.

From Washington Post

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