batten
US /ˈbæt̬.ən/
UK /ˈbæt̬.ən/
1.
ripa, sarrafo
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.
O carpinteiro pregou uma ripa de madeira na parede.
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They used metal battens to secure the roof panels.
Eles usaram ripas de metal para prender os painéis do telhado.
1.
prender, fixar
to strengthen or fasten something with battens
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They had to batten down the hatches before the storm hit.
Eles tiveram que fechar as escotilhas antes da tempestade chegar.
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The crew worked quickly to batten down everything on deck.
A tripulação trabalhou rapidamente para prender tudo no convés.