A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.
Thin plank of wood used in a roof on which are fixed the slates.
fixed to something to hold it firm
secure with battens; "batten down a ship's hatches"
furnish with battens; of ships
a strip fixed to something to hold it firm
stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
secure with battens; "batten down a ship''s hatches"
