batten Synonyms
Another word for batten
• noun (Context 1)
A long, flat strip of wood or metal used in construction and shipbuilding to hold something in place, cover a joint between boards, or support roofing tiles.
"The carpenter nailed wooden battens across the rafters to support the new clay roof tiles."
• verb (Context 2)
To fasten, strengthen, or secure something using long strips of wood or metal (often used with 'down').
"With the hurricane approaching the coast, residents hurried to secure down their storm shutters."
• verb (Context 3)
To thrive, prosper, or grow fat and comfortable, especially in a parasitic manner at the expense of others (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"Unscrupulous lenders often sponge on the financial desperation of low-income families."
Opposites of batten
The opposite of batten shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: