sweat batten

English

Noun

sweat batten (plural sweat battens)

  1. (nautical) Any of the horizontal timbers in a cargo hold that create space between the cargo and the skin of the ship.
    • 2024, Robert J. Meurn, Marine Cargo Operations
      The outboard bales in each tier should be placed on their edges so that their flats will be presented to the sweat battens. This precaution is necessary to lessen the damage in case of chafage.
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