bitting

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English

Definitions

verb

To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).

verb

To put round the bitts.“to bitt the cable, in order to fasten it or to slacken it gradually, which is called veering away”

noun

The part of a key that engages the tumblers to activate the lock

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Synonyms

key bit bollard deadbolt blade bump key bolt gate check key broach tumbler bible tailpiece keyway stump key bolt clicket

Associated

rig reins harness reynolds code key horses horse cut food training california

Rhymes

unwitting unremitting flitting befitting splitting emitting quitting knitting getting gritting

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