1. (

• batting ,
• batten ,

) stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber ;

2. (

• batten

) a strip fixed to something to hold it firm ;

1. (

• batten ,
• batten_down ,
• secure ,

) furnish with battens; "batten ships" ;

2. (

• batten

) secure with battens; "batten down a ship's hatches" ;