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bitt
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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

Rhymes with BITT

bit, brit, Brit, chit, dit, fit, flit, frit, git, grit, hit, it, kit, knit, lit, mitt, nit, pit, quit, sit, skit, slit, snit, spit, split, Split, sprit, teat, tit, twit, whit, wit, writ, zit

2bitt

transitive verb

Definition of BITT

: to make (a cable) fast about a bitt

First Known Use of BITT

1769

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