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bit

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

2bit

verb
bit·tedbit·ting

Definition of BIT

transitive verb
1
a : to put a bit in the mouth of (a horse) b : to control as if with a bit
2
: to form a bit on (a key)

First Known Use of BIT

1583

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

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