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Synonyms for batten down the hatches


Grammar : Verb
Spell : hach
Phonetic Transcription : hætʃ



Définition of batten down the hatches

Origin :
  • "to produce young from eggs by incubation," from Middle English hachen (early 13c.), probably from an unrecorded Old English *hæccan, of unknown origin, related to Middle High German, German hecken "to mate" (used of birds). Meaning "to come forth from an egg" is late 14c. Figurative use (of plots, etc.) is from early 14c. Related: Hatched; hatching.
  • verb prepare for trouble

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