verbπShareTo become better; improve in condition, especially by feeding."The sick puppy quickly batted. "conditionbiologyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feed (on); to revel (in)."The children batted in the delicious ice cream, enjoying every last spoonful. "foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrive by feeding; grow fat; feed oneself gluttonously."After winning the lottery, he seemed to batten on expensive food and extravagant parties. "animalfoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrive, prosper, or live in luxury, especially at the expense of others; fare sumptuously."Robber barons who battened on the poor"economybusinessfinancevaluesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gratify a morbid appetite or craving; gloat."The bully would batten on the other child's distress after taking his lunch money. "charactermindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo improve by feeding; fatten; make fat or cause to thrive due to plenteous feeding."The farmer worked hard to batten his cattle, ensuring they had plenty of grass and grain before winter. "animalagriculturebiologyfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fertilize or enrich, as land."The farmer worked hard to batten the fields with compost and manure, hoping for a bountiful harvest. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin strip of wood used in construction to hold members of a structure together or to provide a fixing point."The carpenter nailed a batten across the two boards to keep them from separating. "materialbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The sailor carefully inserted the batten into the sail pocket to improve its shape and performance. "nauticalsailingtechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn stagecraft, a long pipe, usually metal, affixed to the ceiling or fly system in a theater."The stagehands carefully lowered the scenery attached to the batten. "stageentertainmenttechnicalbuildingarchitectureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe movable bar of a loom, which strikes home or closes the threads of a woof."The weaver adjusted the batten to ensure each thread was perfectly in place, creating a tight and even weave. "machineutensiltechnologyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with battens."The carpenter will batten the roof planks to provide extra support against the strong winds. "nauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten or secure a hatch etc using battens."The sailor had to batten the hatch down tight before the storm hit. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
