batten
US /ˈbæt̬.ən/
UK /ˈbæt̬.ən/
1.
bilah, lis
a long, flat strip of wood or metal, used for various purposes, especially in construction or to secure something
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The carpenter nailed a wooden batten to the wall.
Tukang kayu memaku bilah kayu ke dinding.
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They used metal battens to secure the roof panels.
Mereka menggunakan bilah logam untuk mengamankan panel atap.
1.
mengencangkan, mengikat
to strengthen or fasten something with battens
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They had to batten down the hatches before the storm hit.
Mereka harus mengencangkan palka sebelum badai datang.
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The crew worked quickly to batten down everything on deck.
Awak kapal bekerja cepat untuk mengencangkan semua yang ada di dek.