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bit
/bɪt/
noun
A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
"A horse hates having a bit put in its mouth."
A rotary cutting tool fitted to a drill, used to bore holes.
A coin of a specified value.
"a threepenny bit"
verb
To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).
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