1. Plural of battening; strips of wood or metal used to fasten, reinforce, or cover seams, edges, or joints in construction or shipbuilding.
Usage: Often used in construction and nautical contexts.; Can refer to the process of applying battens or the battens themselves.
2. The act or process of securing or fastening something with battens.
Usage: Gerund or verbal noun form; less common than the first sense.

Examples

• The carpenter installed battenings along the roof to secure the metal sheets.
• The ship's hull required new battenings to prevent water leakage.
• Battenings were used to reinforce the wooden frame of the old barn.
• The contractor ordered additional battenings for the exterior wall project.
• Proper battenings ensure that the panels remain firmly in place during storms.
• The battenings on the deck needed replacement after years of weathering.