bitt (Meaning)
bitt (n)
a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)
bitt (v)
secure with a bitt
bitt (n.)
See Bitts.
bitt (v. t.)
To put round the bitts; as, to bitt the cable, in order to fasten it or to slacken it gradually, which is called veering away.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bitt
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bitt Sentence Examples
- The sailor secured the mooring line to the bitt on the dock to keep the boat from drifting.
- As the ship approached the harbor, crew members prepared to tie off the lines on the bitts.
- The wooden bitts on the pier showed signs of weathering from years of exposure to the elements.
- During the storm, the crew struggled to keep the vessel steady, clinging to the bitts for stability.
- He carefully coiled the rope around the bitt to prevent tangling and ensure a quick release if needed.
- The captain ordered the crew to wrap the anchor chain around the bitt for added security.
- Seagulls perched on the bitts, observing the bustling activity of the port.
- The harbor master inspected the bitts to ensure they were in good condition for incoming vessels.
- With practiced hands, she tied a bowline knot around the bitt, securing the boat to the dock.
- The bitts were strategically placed along the pier to accommodate vessels of varying sizes.
FAQs About the word bitt
a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines), secure with a bittSee Bitts., To put round the bitts; as, to bitt the cable, in order
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The sailor secured the mooring line to the bitt on the dock to keep the boat from drifting.
As the ship approached the harbor, crew members prepared to tie off the lines on the bitts.
The wooden bitts on the pier showed signs of weathering from years of exposure to the elements.
During the storm, the crew struggled to keep the vessel steady, clinging to the bitts for stability.
