battening

the carpenter is battening down the hatches before the storm.

they are battening the roof to prevent leaks.

she is battening the windows to secure the house.

we spent the afternoon battening the garden shed.

the team is battening the sails for better performance.

he is battening down the equipment for the trip.

before winter, it's important to start battening the house.

they are battening the canvas to protect it from the rain.

we are battening the fences to withstand strong winds.

the workers are battening the walls to improve insulation.