Definition for BITTS

BITTS, n. [plur. from the same root as bite.]

A frame of two strong pieces of timber fixed perpendicularly in the fore part of a ship, on which to fasten the cables, when she rides at anchor. There are also top-sail sheet bitts, paul bitts, carrick-bitts, &c. – Mar. Dict.

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