bitting

/B IH1 T IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

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

verb
  1. 1

    To put round the bitts.

    โ€œto bitt the cable, in order to fasten it or to slacken it gradually, which is called veering awayโ€

noun
  1. 1

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

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