ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (nautical) A bollard.
  2. (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

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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