单词 | to batten down |
释义 | > as lemmasto batten down 2. (chiefly Nautical). to batten down: to fasten down with battens; see batten n.1 ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > other nautical operations > [verb (transitive)] > put in proper place or make secure ship17.. house1741 to batten down1823 snug1881 snug1898 1823 J. Badcock Domest. Amusem. 53 The severity of the climate having compelled them to batten down and caulk their abiding place. c1860 H. Stuart Novices or Young Seaman's Catech. (rev. ed.) 72 It is sometimes necessary in bad weather to put on the gratings and nail tarpaulings over them: this is called ‘battening down.’ 1883 Chambers's Jrnl. 20 Batten down the hatches—quick, men. < as lemmas |
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