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.
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 the batten the hatchesmug. Harry’s loves a good sesh, but the one thing he loves more than a general sesh…. Is a sesh that lasts for days and days😏
Harry will teach you lessons that no one else can. He’s always there for you when you need him and he’ll forever have your back…. Even if you piss him off. You can’t count on Harry Batten
Harry will teach you lessons that no one else can. He’s always there for you when you need him and he’ll forever have your back…. Even if you piss him off. You can’t count on Harry Batten
by Sesh ‘Ed Luke November 23, 2021
Get the Harry Battenmug.