battens

Meanings

• noun

  Long, flat pieces of wood or other material used for various structural purposes, such as bracing, covering openings, or forming the sides of buildings.

  - "The battens were used to secure the roof tiles in place."
  - "The painter nailed battens to the wall to create a straight edge for painting."
  - "The battens on the side of the barn were rotten and needed to be replaced."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with battens
battens , hens , vens , dens

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Variants

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batten , batten down the hatches , battened , battening , battens , battened down the hatches , battening down the hatches , battens down the hatches , batten down , battened down , battening down , battens down , batten on , battened on , battening on , battens on

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Etymology

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Old English batan 'to beat, strike', from bat 'stick'. Battens were originally used as strips of wood for striking or beating, and later came to be used for various structural purposes.

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Trivia

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1. Battens were used in ancient Rome to create lightweight roofs for their temples.

2. In some parts of the world, battens are made from bamboo instead of wood.

3. Battens can also be used as a type of fence or barrier.

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Related Concepts

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1. laths: Similar to battens, laths are long, flat pieces of material used for structural purposes, often for hanging plaster or drywall.

2. studs: Vertical framing members used in construction, to which walls and other structural components are attached.

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Culture

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Battens have been used in various cultural contexts throughout history. In Japan, battens called kumiko are used to create intricate latticework for traditional architecture. In medieval Europe, battens were used to create wattle and daub walls, a common building material. In literature, battens have been used as metaphors for support or structure.

How to Memorize "battens"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize long, flat pieces of wood or other material being used to secure or cover openings or form the sides of buildings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'battens' with the idea of structural support or covering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Batten Down The Hatches' to remember the meaning of battens as long, flat pieces of material used for various structural purposes.

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