batten the hatches

a) (original meaning) : among fishermen in North America: on a vessel, especially vessels dedicated to winter time lobster and crab fishing, to close all entrances to the lower decks and crew cabins when you are in a storm

b) (my new and improved meaning): in Atlantic Canada and New England, a term meaning, in cities such as New York, Boston, Montreal, Halifax, to insulate the doors and windows of one's house for the winter months.

if you want to properly hibernate, be prepared to batten the hatches definition b), even if it costs a small fortune.

by Sexydimma December 9, 2014

Get Out The Hatchet

The term means get out a blade on your enemy.

'Walk now or I will get out the hatchet on you'

by Mix-Race Man On Road July 3, 2019

sap on the hatchet

A euphemism for sex.

Typically used between bearded woodsmen and mountain folk.

Man! It’s been some time since I’ve walked with a woman, I could use a little “sap on the hatchet “ if you know what I mean.

by Dick Reude March 12, 2025

Sap on the Hatchet

A euphemism for Sex

Most commonly used by bearded woodsmen and Mountain folk.

It’s been some time since I’ve gotten some Sap on the Hatchet.

I’m going to town tonight to get some Sap on the Hatchet.

by Dick Reude April 8, 2025

Sap on the Hatchet

A euphemism for Sex

Most commonly used by bearded woodsmen and Mountain folk.

It’s been some time since I’ve gotten some Sap on the Hatchet.

I’m going to town tonight to get some Sap on the Hatchet.

by Dick Reude April 8, 2025