Another word for batten

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Verb

To make a large profit

clean up
To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.
(intransitive, idiomatic, colloquial) To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.
(intransitive, idiomatic) To make a large profit; to win by a large margin, or to win a large amount, especially in gambling. Also clean house.

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1. To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic, colloquial) To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.
3. (intransitive, idiomatic) To make a large profit; to win by a large margin, or to win a large amount, especially in gambling. Also clean house.
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profit
An advantageous gain or return; benefit.
Financial gain from a transaction or from a period of investment or business activity, usually calculated as income in excess of costs or as the final value of an asset in excess of its initial value.
To make a gain or profit.

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1. An advantageous gain or return; benefit.
2. Financial gain from a transaction or from a period of investment or business activity, usually calculated as income in excess of costs or as the final value of an asset in excess of its initial value.
3. To make a gain or profit.
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make-a-killing

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Another word for batten

Verb

tie
To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap:
To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces:
To make by fastening ends or parts:

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1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap:
2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces:
3. To make by fastening ends or parts:
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secure
Free from danger or attack:
Free from risk of loss; safe:
Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:

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1. Free from danger or attack:
2. Free from risk of loss; safe:
3. Free from the risk of being intercepted or listened to by unauthorized persons:
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board-up
to block doors or windows with boards, either to prevent access or as protection from storms, etc.

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1. to block doors or windows with boards, either to prevent access or as protection from storms, etc.
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