1847. in Craig.
c. 1850. Rudim. Navig. (Weale), 103. Carrick-bitts, the upright pieces of timber near the ends of the windlass, in which are the gudgeons for the spindles to work on: they are also called windlass-bitts.
1847. in Craig.
c. 1850. Rudim. Navig. (Weale), 103. Carrick-bitts, the upright pieces of timber near the ends of the windlass, in which are the gudgeons for the spindles to work on: they are also called windlass-bitts.