bitting

American  

[bit-ing] / ˈbɪt ɪŋ /

noun

1. one of the indentations on the bit of a key.

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Etymology

Origin of bitting

bit ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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bitting

Tishy was bitting off a loose end of thread, which gave her a determined and ferocious expression, but whether she could have seen anything or not the widow felt uncertain.

From Strangers at Lisconnel by Barlow, Jane

Hard-mouthed horses, when accompanied with great spirit, are objectionable, as they require peculiar bitting and the utmost vigilance.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

The bit of life that is I, in so far as it succeeds in baffling them or in bitting them to its service, will imagine that it is godlike.

From The Cruise of the Snark by London, Jack

He had thought and read to some purpose, for he ruled the lay brothers with diligence, and instructed the monks with great care, stirring up the sluggish and bitting the heady into restfulness.

From Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England by Marson, Charles L. (Charles Latimer)

"Why, there's for you; and there, and there!" said Sebastian, bitting back a great deal harder, and again and again, till Sir Toby came to the rescue of his friend.

From Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Nesbit, E. (Edith)