batten

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(bat-ten) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a strip fixed to something to hold it firm;
verb. 1 furnish with or secure with above; 2 to thrive by feeding; grow fat

Example Sentence

They used a batten to fasten the canvas over the ship's hatches.

Synonyms

strip; bar; rod; fasten down; secure; grow fat

Antonyms

loosen; unfasten

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Rhymes

  • baton
  • batten
  • batton
  • braton
  • bratten
  • bratton
  • caton
  • catton
  • craton
  • fatten
  • flaten
  • flatten
  • gatten
  • gatton
  • grattan
  • gratton
  • hattan
  • hatten
  • hatton
  • latin
  • laton
  • matton
  • patane
  • paton
  • patten
  • patton
  • platen
  • platten
  • satin
  • slaton
  • slatten
  • slatton
  • staten
  • staton
  • statton
  • stratton

  • manhattan
  • mchatton
  • rohatyn
  • vanpatten

  • nejamatin