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"___ down the hatches!" (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

batten

(Other definitions for batten that I've seen before include "Close securely, say the hatches" , "Piece of timber" , "Fasten securely - say the hatches" , "Gain nourishment" , "Piece of securing wood" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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