batten (down)

verb

Definition of batten (down)next
as in to lock

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
  1. lock
  2. latch
  3. bar
  4. bolt
  5. chain
  6. fasten
  7. shut
  8. close
Verb
  • Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of lock
Verb
  • Cecelia Kale was climbing a tree in her front yard in Tigerton on June 23 when a bat latched onto her leg, according to her family.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Proteinaceous cables extend from the cell’s poles toward the equator and latch onto the chromosomes.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of latch
Verb
  • Rodriguez, who has expressed some interest in the proposal, said city leaders had not determined how county election officials would issue separate ballots for voters who would be barred from state and national contests.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • On Tuesday, a federal judge blocked a new law in Virginia barring federal law enforcement from wearing masks.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of bar
Verb
  • Timing your planting to avoid summer heat will prevent bolting.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026
  • Many brands expand into experiences once product growth slows, bolting hospitality or lifestyle onto an existing business model.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of bolt
Verb
  • From there Nebula chained a handful of steps to escalate the dangling pointer into full control, ending by tricking the kernel into executing their code as root.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
  • Yet things truly take a turn one day after Miguel stumbles upon a boy, Felipe (Yago Andreu), chained beneath the old water tank near the witch’s old, run-down house.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of chain
Verb
  • On the rocks below, instructors help complete beginners fasten their harnesses, chalk their hands and search for the next hold on the granite wall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
Definition of fasten
Verb
  • While our eyes were nearly shut watching this next stunt, Cruise insisted his be wide open.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of shut
Verb
  • The pair is eyeing late summer for a doors-open debut, with an open-air block party that will close Imperial Street for dancing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of close
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“Batten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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