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batten down
phrasal verb(batten down)to prepare for possible trouble or difficulty
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phrasal verb(batten down)to tie, close, or cover (something) in order to prevent it from moving or becoming damaged
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verb(batten down)to grow fat
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verb(batten down)to feed gluttonously
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verb(batten down)to grow prosperous especially at the expense of another —usually used with on
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verb(batten down)to furnish with battens
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verb(batten down)to fasten with or as if with battens —often used with down
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verb(batten down)to make one secure by or as if by battens