batten down

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To fasten or secure something, especially a ship's hatches or cargo, using battens (strips of wood or metal) : This is the primary nautical meaning, referring to the act of making something secure against bad weather or rough seas by nailing or otherwise fixing battens over it. To prepare for a difficult situation by making things secure : By extension, it means t...