bitt

7 ENTRIES FOUND:

1bitt

noun \ˈbit\

Definition of BITT

1
: a post or pair of posts fixed on the deck of a ship for securing lines
2
: bollard 1

Origin of BITT

probably from Middle French bitte, ultimately from Old Norse biti beam
First Known Use: 1593

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