batten down the hatches

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Definition of batten down the hatches in English English dictionary

To cover the hatches on a sailing ship with tarpaulins and nail the edges down with battens, to prevent water getting below-decks in a storm

Prepare for trouble

(Gemicilik) Prepare for a difficult situation

(Gemicilik) Nautical - secure a ship's tarpaulins

Hyphenation

bat·ten Down the hatches

Turkish pronunciation

bätın daun dhi häçîz

Synonyms

button up, secure the hatches, tie up, zip up

Pronunciation

/ˈbatən ˈdoun ᴛʜē ˈhaʧəz/ /ˈbætən ˈdaʊn ðiː ˈhæʧɪz/