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

So the Pyrenees, with her cargo of fire, was hove to, bitting the teeth of the gale and fighting and smashing the pounding seas.

From South Sea Tales by London, Jack

Still no suspicion of the truth reached me that since I came to live with him my uncle had been bitting and breaking his tongue.

From The Light in the Clearing by Bacheller, Irving

This bit is what is called the persuader, and it is the best bit that ever was used for bitting colts.

From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Young, Daniel

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)