1
stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
2
a strip fixed to something to hold it firm
3
A thin strip of wood used in construction to hold members of a structure together or to provide a fixing point.
1
furnish with battens
"batten ships"
2
secure with battens
"batten down a ship's hatches"
3
To become better; improve in condition, especially by feeding.
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