bitthead

bitthead
noun
the upper end of a bitt
Hypernyms: ↑end, ↑terminal
Part Holonyms: ↑bollard, ↑bitt

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: bitt (I) + head
: the upper end of a bitt

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  • bitt pin — noun a pin through the bitthead to keep the mooring lines from slipping off • Hypernyms: ↑pin * * * noun : a pin thrust through the bitthead to keep the cable from slipping off …   Useful english dictionary

  • bitt — I noun a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines) the road was closed to vehicular traffic with bollards • Syn: ↑bollard • Topics: ↑ship • Hypernyms: ↑post …   Useful english dictionary

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