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batten

1. bat.ten \'bat-*n\ \'bat-nin, -*n-in\ vb or bat.ten.ing [prob. fr. ON 
   batna to improve] 1a: to grow fat  1b: to feed gluttonously  2: to grow 
   prosperous  2: FATTEN 
2. batten n [F ba^ton] Brit  1a: a piece of lumber used esp. for flooring  
   1b: a thin narrow strip of lumber used esp. to seal or reinforce a joint  
   2: any of various strips, bars, or supports resembling or used similarly to 
    battens
3. batten vt : to furnish or fasten with battens