concept   batten
culture   maritime cultures
statement   Batten is a flat strip of wood used to secure sails and hatches on ships for protection in maritime cultures.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 batten Maritime cultures Used to secure canvas or tarpaulin on ships to protect against rough weather 1
2 batten maritime culture In maritime culture, a batten is a long, flat strip of wood used to secure canvas sails or seal hatches on ships. 1
3 batten maritime cultures Used as a material for securing ship hatches and covering seams in boats 1