# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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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 |