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Definition of Batten down
1. Verb. Furnish with battens. "Batten ships"
Exact synonyms: Batten, Secure
Generic synonyms: Beef Up, Fortify, Strengthen
Derivative terms: Batten
Generic synonyms: Beef Up, Fortify, Strengthen
Derivative terms: Batten
Definition of Batten down
1. Verb. (nautical) To close or make watertight, referring to hatches and cargo. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To secure. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To prepare for adversity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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