Battening

/ˈbætənɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process or action of fastening something with battens, or the battens themselves collectively.

Etymology

From 'batten' plus the gerund suffix '-ing,' describing the activity or materials involved in the battening process.

Kelly Says

Proper battening technique can make the difference between a structure that lasts centuries and one that fails—medieval cathedrals often used sophisticated battening systems that distributed stress across wooden frames.

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