battening Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb furnish with battens
    batten; batten down; secure.
    • batten ships
  2. verb secure with battens
    batten.
    • batten down a ship's hatches

WordNet


Bat"ten*ing noun
Definitions
  1. (Arch.) Furring done with small pieces nailed directly upon the wall.

Webster 1913