bitts Definition
a pair of posts on the deck of a ship for fastening mooring lines or cables.
Using bitts: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bitts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The sailor secured the ship to the bitts.
Example
The mooring lines were tied to the bitts on the deck.
bitts Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bitts
- cleat
- mooring post
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Summary: bitts in Brief
'Bitts' [bɪts] are a pair of posts on the deck of a ship used to fasten mooring lines or cables. They are also known as 'mooring posts' or 'cleats'. An example of its usage is 'The sailor secured the ship to the bitts.'
