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| bit [ bit ] |
noun (plural bits) |
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1. mouthpiece of bridle: a part of a bridle consisting of a metal mouthpiece held in a horse's mouth by the reins and used to control the horse
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2. detachable part of drill: a small metal tool that is inserted into a drill or brace and used for boring or drilling
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3. tool blade: the part of a plane that is used for cutting
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4. part of key: the part of a key that moves the tumblers or bolt of a lock
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5. part of pincers: the gripping part of a pair of pincers
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transitive verb (past and past participle bit·ted, present participle bit·ting, 3rd person present singular bits) |
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1. put bit on horse: to put a bit into the mouth of a horse
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2. restrain somebody: to restrain or hold somebody back
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| [ Old English bite< Indo-European] |
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champ or chafe at the bit to be impatient for something to happen or because no action is possible
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get or take or have the bit between your teeth to start something and refuse stubbornly to stop
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