- forebitt
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: fore- + bitt: one of the bitts near the foremast
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foreˈbitt nounOne of the bitts, posts for fastening cables, at the foremast• • •Main Entry: ↑fore
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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