batten

US /ˈbæt̬.ən/
UK /ˈbæt̬.ən/
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板条, 压条

a long, flat strip of wood or metal, used for various purposes, especially in construction or to secure something

:
The carpenter nailed a wooden batten to the wall.
木匠把一根木板条钉在墙上。
They used metal battens to secure the roof panels.
他们用金属板条固定屋顶板。
1.

用板条固定, 闩紧

to strengthen or fasten something with battens

:
They had to batten down the hatches before the storm hit.
暴风雨来临前,他们必须闩紧舱口。
The crew worked quickly to batten down everything on deck.
船员们迅速行动,固定甲板上的一切。