Batten Down (Verb)
Meaning
Furnish with battens; "batten ships".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The sailors were ordered to batten down the hatches to prepare the ship for the impending storm.
- Before setting sail, batten down all loose items on the deck to prevent damage or loss.
- As the hurricane approached, local residents were advised to batten down their homes by covering windows and securing outdoor furniture.
- The ship's crew worked tirelessly to batten down the cargo holds to ensure a smooth and safe passage.
- The old sailing ship required a thorough overhaul, including batten down the worn wooden hull to make it seaworthy again.