The end of a line or last link of chain
the utmost end of a line.
Usually used in conjunction with "push," as in "pushed to the bitter end," this phrase means not just that the passageway ended, but that it ended in grim or dangerous circumstances.
the end of a rope opposite the end in use.
The inboard end of a rope or (anchor) cable, receiving it's name from that end being wound around a bitt.
in tying knots or splicing, refers to the end opposite the end in use. Used to give mechanical advantage when lifting or pulling heavy weights.
The last part of a rope or chain. The inboard end of the anchor rode.
the last link in the inboard end of an anchor chain which is secured to the chain locker
the anchor cable is tied to the bitts, when the cable is fully paid out, the bitter end has been reached. The last part of a rope or cable.
Inboard end of ships cable.
The last part of a rope that is doing useful work.
The end of a line. Also the end of the anchor rode attached to the boat.
The free end of a line or rope.
the other end of the line or cable from the end that is performing work; the end that is on the winch or the bitts
The end of a line or chain that is wound around a bitt.
The inboard end of a ship's anchoring cable which is secured in the chain locker.