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Batten (Noun)

Stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The sofa was filled with thick layers of cotton batten to maintain its plush shape.
Batten insulation made from synthetic fiber is more cost-effective and just as efficient.
A variety of fabric weights and styles were quilted together using thick batten in between the layers.
Synthetic batten, resistant to water and pests, has largely replaced natural fiber materials in some products.
Her quilts typically feature intricate patterns made from fine threads with soft cotton batten.

A strip fixed to something to hold it firm.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

A metal batten was attached to the back of the door to hold it securely in place.
To hang the shelves properly, the carpenter attached a wooden batten to the wall first.
She screwed the metal batten along the seam to ensure the metal sheet wouldn't tear apart.
Before applying the plaster, a horizontal batten was installed between the joists.
In traditional construction, thin wooden battens are nailed between rafters to provide extra support for roofing material.