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Another word for batten

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Verb

  1. To make a large profit

    Idioms:
    See also:

    money

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Another word for batten

Verb
  1. See also:

    fasten

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Sentence Examples

  • 2006; Batten in Zeit.

  • At the Restoration Sir William Batten became once more surveyor of the navy.

  • The Batten Kill is the principal river flowing into the Hudson.

  • In 1648, when Sir William Batten went over to Holland with a portion of his squadron, Ayscue's influence kept a large part of the fleet loyal to the Parliament, and in reward for this service he was appointed the following year admiral of the Irish Seas.

  • When part of the fleet revolted against the parliament, and joined the prince of Wales in Holland, May 1648, Batten went with them.

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