Batten

alfarda

(plank or strip of wood, or several of such strips arranged side by side, used in construction to hold members of a structure together, etc.)

barreta

(plank or strip of wood, or several of such strips arranged side by side, used in construction to hold members of a structure together, etc.)

filete

(long, narrow strip used for various purposes aboard a ship)

listón

(plank or strip of wood, or several of such strips arranged side by side, used in construction to hold members of a structure together, etc.)

ristrel

(plank or strip of wood, or several of such strips arranged side by side, used in construction to hold members of a structure together, etc.)

aprovecharse

(to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others)

cebar

(especially of animals: to improve in condition by feeding — see also fatten up)

medrar

(to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others)

mejorar

(to become better; to improve in condition)