HyperDic: bitter_end

English > 2 senses of the expression bitter end:
NOUNstatebitter endthe final / final extremity (however unpleasant it may be)
artifactbitter end(nautical) the inboard end of a line or cable especially the end that is wound around a bitt
English > bitter end: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe final / final extremity (however unpleasant it may be).
Example"he was determined to fight to the bitter end"
BroaderextremityAn extreme / extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
Spanishfinal amargo, triste final
Catalanfinal trist
English > bitter end: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning(nautical) the inboard end of a line or cable especially the end that is wound around a bitt.
Categoryseafaring, navigation, sailingThe work of a sailor / sailor
Part oflineSomething (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
Broaderend, terminalEither extremity of something that has length

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