batten in WordNet English dictionary

1. a strip fixed to something to hold it firm
   batten 
   
2. stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
   batting  batten 
   

1. secure with battens
   "batten down a ship's hatches"
   batten 
   
2. furnish with battens
   "batten ships"
   batten  batten down  secure