bit
/ˈbɪt/ verb C2- To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).
He/she/it bits · Past bitted · Past participle bitted · -ing form bitting
Verb forms
- Base form
- bit
- He/she/it
- bits
- Past
- bitted
- Past participle
- bitted
- -ing form
- bitting
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The Serpent, turning about, bit the Crow with a mortal wound.
The man replied that if the Horse would receive a bit in his mouth and agree to carry him, he would contrive effective weapons against the Stag.
“Then, if you don’t mind, I’ll go with you,” said the Lion, “for my life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage.”
A FLY bit the bare head of a Bald Man who, endeavoring to destroy it, gave himself a heavy slap.
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