Bitts

[bɪts]

Definition

(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.

Editor: Maris

Definition

n. a frame in the forepart of a ship round which the cables are passed when the vessel rides at anchor.

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