Usage Note
Bite (also spelled bitte) in its nautical sense refers to a post on a dock used to tie up boats. Learners should be aware that this word is also a very vulgar slang term in informal speech; context makes the meaning clear, but the nautical form is far less common in everyday conversation.
Examples
"Le marin a attaché le câble à la bite."
Natural Translation
The sailor attached the cable to the mooring post.
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