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- pronunciation:
- bIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the metal part of a bridle that is placed in the mouth of an animal, usu. a horse, and used to restrain or control.
- synonyms:
- snaffle
- similar words:
- bridle, hackamore, halter, harness
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| definition 2: |
something that restrains or controls.
- synonyms:
- bridle, check, curb, lease, rein, restraint
- similar words:
- brake, chain, constraint, control, gag, hindrance, limitation, muzzle, restriction, yoke
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| definition 3: |
the pointed tool that is fastened into a drill head for boring or drilling.
- similar words:
- auger, borer, brace and bit, drill
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| related words: |
grain |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bits, bitting, bitted |
| definition 1: |
to put the bit of a bridle in the mouth of.
- synonyms:
- snaffle
- similar words:
- bridle, halter, harness
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| definition 2: |
to restrain or control by means of a bit.
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