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battens

/ˈbætn̩z/ /ˈbætn̩s/

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noun

Latten

A thin strip of wood used in construction to hold members of a structure together or to provide a fixing point.

Examples :

"The carpenter used battens to secure the wooden planks to the shed's frame. "

Der Zimmermann verwendete Latten, um die Holzbretter am Rahmen des Schuppens zu befestigen.

material architecture building

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noun

Latten

A long strip of wood, metal, fibreglass etc., used for various purposes aboard ship, especially one inserted in a pocket sewn on the sail in order to keep the sail flat.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully inserted the battens into the pockets of the sail, ensuring it would hold its shape in the wind. "

Der Seemann steckte die Latten vorsichtig in die Taschen des Segels und sorgte dafür, dass es im Wind seine Form behielt.

nautical sailing technical material

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noun

Bühnenrohr, Beleuchtungsrohr

In stagecraft, a long pipe, usually metal, affixed to the ceiling or fly system in a theater.

Examples :

"The stage crew carefully lowered the battens to attach the new backdrop. "

Die Bühnenarbeiter senkten die Bühnenrohre vorsichtig ab, um die neue Kulisse anzubringen.

stage building entertainment

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noun

Webschiffchen

The movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof.

Examples :

"The weaver carefully adjusted the batten to tightly close the warp threads before adding the next row of weft. "

Der Weber justierte das Webschiffchen sorgfältig, um die Kettfäden fest zu schließen, bevor er die nächste Schussreihe hinzufügte.

technical machine work industry