1. Plural of battener; livestock (especially cattle or pigs) being fattened for market.
Usage: chiefly British and Australian agricultural term
2. Plural of battener; thin strips of wood or metal used to fasten or reinforce something.
Usage: construction and carpentry term

Examples

• The farmer purchased several young batteners to raise over the winter.
• Cattle batteners require high-quality feed to reach market weight quickly.
• The wooden batteners were nailed across the boards to strengthen the structure.
• Metal batteners held the panels securely in place.
• Livestock dealers often buy batteners at auction for resale to feedlots.