Bitt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bitt is a noun meaning (nautical) The bitts.
Meaning
(nautical) The bitts.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A bollard.
- (nautical, transitive) To put round the bitts.
Example Sentences
to bitt the cable, in order to fasten it or to slacken it gradually, which is called veering away
Word Forms
- bitts
- bitting
- bitted
Synonyms for bitt
Depending on context, synonyms include bollard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bollard, bitter, bitt-pin, bittacle, bittock, titbit.
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