Battens: meaning, definitions and examples
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battens
[ ˈbat(ə)nz ]
building
Long, flat strips of wood or metal used to provide structural support or to secure something in place.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The carpenters installed battens along the roof to support the tiles.
- She used battens to secure the tarpaulin over the cargo.
Translations
Translations of the word "battens" in other languages:
🇵🇹 travas
🇮🇳 अटकाना
🇩🇪 Riegel
🇮🇩 palu
🇺🇦 засуви
🇵🇱 rygle
🇯🇵 掛かり木
🇫🇷 loquets
🇪🇸 cerrojos
🇹🇷 sürgüler
🇰🇷 잠금장치
🇸🇦 مزاليج
🇨🇿 západky
🇸🇰 zástrčky
🇨🇳 闩
🇸🇮 zapahi
🇮🇸 læsingar
🇰🇿 құлыптар
🇬🇪 საკეტები
🇦🇿 qıfıllar
🇲🇽 cerrojos
Word origin
The word 'batten' originated from Middle English 'batne', related to Old Norse 'batna', meaning 'improve, grow better'. In the context of building, the use of battens dates back to medieval times when they were commonly used in timber-framed buildings. In sailing, battens were essential for securing sails efficiently, improving the performance of ships. Over time, the term 'batten' has evolved to encompass various applications in construction and maritime activities.