bitt

[ bit ]

noun

1. Also called bollard. a strong post of wood or iron projecting, usually in pairs, above the deck of a ship, used for securing cables, lines for towing, etc.

verb (used with object)

1. to wrap (a cable) around a bitt to secure it.

bitt

/ bɪt /

noun

1. one of a pair of strong posts on the deck of a ship for securing mooring and other lines
2. another word for bollard

verb

1. tr to secure (a line) by means of a bitt

Word History and Origins

Origin of bitt¹

Middle English, perhaps < Dutch or Low German; compare Dutch, Low German beting, in same sense, akin to Middle High German bizze wooden peg, Old Norse biti crossbeam

Word History and Origins

Origin of bitt¹

C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse biti cross beam, Middle High German bizze wooden peg

Example Sentences

After graduating from the University of Ontario, where he studied cyptographics and network security, in 2013 he co-founded Bitt, a financial software company that helped Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank create their digital currencies.

From Seattle Times

Nigeria has named Barbados-based Bitt Inc as a technical partner in developing the eNaira.

From Reuters

The CBN had named Barbados-based Bitt Inc as its technical partner in developing the eNaira.

From Reuters

DCash was created by Barbados-based fintech company Bitt in partnership with the central bank.

From Washington Times

DCash was created by Barbados-based fintech company Bitt in partnership with the central bank.

From Seattle Times