sweat batten

noun

Any of the horizontal timbers in a cargo hold that create space between the cargo and the skin of the ship.

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Meanings

nounsweat batten (plural sweat battens)

plural sweat battens

  1. nauticalAny of the horizontal timbers in a cargo hold that create space between the cargo and the skin of the ship.

    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.

    2024, Robert J. Meurn, Marine Cargo Operations
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