present participle of batter

A heavy beating. / A large defeat.

(intransitive) To become better; improve in condition, especially by feeding. / (intransitive, figuratively) To feed (on); to revel (in).

A thin strip of wood used in construction to hold members of a structure together or to provide a fixing point.

To furnish with battens. / (nautical) To fasten or secure a hatch etc using battens.

Alternative spelling of sulfur bath

a curative bath in which the water used has sulfates dissolved in it; especially one in which the source of the water is a natural hot spring

A location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought. / (figuratively) Any place or situation of dispute or contention / (figuratively) Any subject of dispute or contention.

One who bathes (cleans oneself with water, for example in a bathtub). / One who immerses oneself in water for pleasure or refreshment: one who swims (for example at a lake or beach).

A fine cloth made from cotton or linen; cambric.