batten down
[ bat-n ]
Synonyms for batten down
- cement
- clinch
- fix
- settle
- adjust
- anchor
- bind
- bolt
- button
- catch
- chain
- clamp
- close
- fasten
- hitch
- lash
- lock
- moor
- nail
- padlock
- pinion
- rivet
- tack
- tie
- tighten
- button down
- hook on
- lock up
- make fast
- tie down
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Antonyms for batten down
- unfix
- unsettle
- detach
- disconnect
- disjoin
- free
- let go
- loose
- loosen
- lose
- open
- release
- unchain
- unfasten
- unhitch
- unlock
- untie
- endanger
- forfeit
- give up
- harm
- hurt
- injure
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EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR BATTEN DOWN
Scott ordered the men to batten down the curtains on the weather side.
The instinct of self-preservation warned him to batten down his hatches, to smother the fire with want of air.
I continued, "May I ask what book you are using just now to batten down your own thoughts?"
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