batten
- noun
- /ˈbætən/
- UK
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guata
- The sofa was filled with batten, providing a soft and comfortable seating experience.
Examples
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The batten is soft.
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I need batten now.
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She replaced the old batten in the quilt to make it warmer.
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The chair was padded with a thick batten for added comfort.
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Upholsterers commonly use synthetic batten as stuffing for cushions.
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For better insulation, we decided to use batten in the quilt to keep us warm during the winter.
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The old mattress was worn out, so we replaced it with a new one stuffed with batten for added comfort.
Synonyms
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2.7
Soft material placed inside clothes or seats to make them warm and comfortable
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4.2
Soft layers of cotton, wool or synthetic fiber used inside quilts and pillows
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8.0
A sheet of cotton or fiberglass that keeps heat in and gives padding
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2.1
Soft material used to fill mattresses or cushions to make them comfortable
A light soft filling of thin man-made fibers used in coats, pillows and bedding
Idioms
How Soft
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Etymology
Batten for soft filling is connected to the word batting, meaning a soft 'pad' of cotton or fiber used in quilts and cushions. So a batten is the soft material that fills and makes furniture or bedding warm and comfortable.