Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

BATTENING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word battening. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word battening. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BATTENING

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
bracing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a structural member used to stiffen a framework

adjective satellite

• imparting vitality and energy

stiffening
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of becoming stiff

• the process of becoming stiff or rigid

strengthening
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• becoming stronger

• the act of increasing the strength of something

boosting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• an increase in cost

• the act of giving a push

verb

• increase

• give a boost to; be beneficial to

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• increase or raise

• push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

fortifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make strong or stronger

• enclose by or as if by a fortification

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• add nutrients to

• add alcohol to (beverages)

reinforcing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make stronger

• strengthen and support with rewards

securing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

adjective satellite

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

verb

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

batting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base

• stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber

secure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

adjective satellite

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

verb

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

batten down
verb, nounv, n
verb

• furnish with battens

Best Hypernyms For BATTENING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for battening, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
fortify strengthen stuffing
Phrases (1)
beef up

Alternatives for BRACING

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen