batten

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1. A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of two parallel boards in the same plane.

2. A strip of wood fastened across two or more parallel boards to hold them together; also called a cross batten.

3. A flat strip of wood attached to a wall as a base for lathing, plastering, etc.; also called a furring strip.

4. In roofing, a wood strip applied over boards or roof structural members; used as a base for the attachment of slate, wood, or clay-tile shingles.

6. A board usually 2 in. (5 cm) to 4 in. (10 cm)

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