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batt
(batt)
Pronunciation:
/bat/
noun
a piece of felted material used for lining or insulating items such as quilts and sleeping bags.
a piece of fibreglass used to insulate buildings.
Origin:
late Middle English
(in the general sense 'lump, piece'): of unknown origin
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