bitts (Meaning)
bitts (n. pl.)
A frame of two strong timbers fixed perpendicularly in the fore part of a ship, on which to fasten the cables as the ship rides at anchor, or in warping. Other bitts are used for belaying (belaying bitts), for sustaining the windlass (carrick bitts, winch bitts, or windlass bitts), to hold the pawls of the windlass (pawl bitts) etc.
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bitts Sentence Examples
- The sailor secured the rope to the bitts, ensuring the ship remained anchored.
- As the storm approached, the crew hurried to tie down the sails to the bitts.
- The captain directed the crew to wrap the mooring lines around the bitts to secure the ship to the dock.
- With practiced hands, the sailor coiled the excess rope neatly around the bitts.
- During the rough seas, the bitts provided crucial support for the ship's rigging.
- The bitts stood sturdy against the pounding waves, a testament to their strength.
- As the ship approached the harbor, the crew prepared to release the lines from the bitts.
- The dockworkers carefully guided the massive ship into place, fastening it securely to the bitts.
- The worn wooden bitts showed signs of years of use, yet they remained steadfast.
- With a firm grip on the bitts, the sailor braced himself against the ship's movement.
FAQs About the word bitts
A frame of two strong timbers fixed perpendicularly in the fore part of a ship, on which to fasten the cables as the ship rides at anchor, or in warping. Other
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The sailor secured the rope to the bitts, ensuring the ship remained anchored.
As the storm approached, the crew hurried to tie down the sails to the bitts.
The captain directed the crew to wrap the mooring lines around the bitts to secure the ship to the dock.
With practiced hands, the sailor coiled the excess rope neatly around the bitts.
