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Definition of bitting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sensationDated causing a stinging sensationDated
- The bitting cold was hard to bear.
2.
tasteDated sharp and unpleasant to taste or smellDated
- The bitting wind made us shiver.
Noun
1.
securityTECH. the part of a key that engages with the lockTECH.
- The locksmith examined the bitting to make a duplicate key.
2.
locksmithingTECH. process of cutting key grooves and notches to match a lockTECH.
- Bitting requires precision to ensure the key works smoothly.
Images of bitting
the part of a key that engages with the lock
Origin of bitting
Old English, bitan (to bite)
Terms with bitting included in their meaning
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bitting
the part of a key that interacts with a lock
Examples of bitting in a sentence
She shivered in the bitting air of the early morning. The bitting aroma of the cheese was overwhelming. The bitting taste of the medicine lingered. The worn bitting made the key hard to turn. He studied the bitting to understand the lock's mechanism. The locksmith specialized in bitting.
Proper bitting is crucial for security.
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- French:mordant, panneton, ...
- German:beißend, Schlüsselprofil, ...
- Italian:pungente, morditura, ...
- Spanish:punzante, mordedura, ...
- Portuguese:cortante, entalhe, ...
- Chinese:刺骨, 钥匙的切割, ...
- Japanese:刺すような, キーの部分, ...
- Arabic:لاسِع, سن المفتاح, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹשֵׁךְ, חֲתִיכַת מַפְתֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:жгучий, нарезка ключа, ...
- Ukrainian:пекучий, нарізка ключа, ...
- Hindi:चुभन वाली, चाबी का हिस्सा, ...
Definition of bitt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
nauticalTECH. post on a wharf for attaching mooring linesTECH.
- The boat was secured to the bitt on the quay.
2.
maritimeTECH. strong post on a ship for securing linesTECH.
- The sailor tied the rope to the bitt.
Verb
maritimeTECH. fasten a rope around a ship post for securing linesTECH.
- The sailors bitt the anchor line before the storm..
Images of bitt
post on a wharf for attaching mooring lines 
strong post on a ship for securing lines
Expressions with bitt
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one of two strong posts supporting a windlass
The sailors secured the rope around the carrick bitt.
Origin of bitt
Old Norse, biti (crossbeam)
Examples of bitt in a sentence
Mooring lines were looped around the bitt securely. The bitt held the ship steady during the storm. He checked the bitt to ensure it was secure. They bitt the ropes securely. The crew bitt the mooring line at the dock.
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- French:bitte, amarrer, ...
- German:Poller, festmachen, ...
- Italian:bitte, legare, ...
- Spanish:noray, atar, ...
- Portuguese:cabeço, fixar, ...
- Chinese:系船柱, 固定, ...
- Japanese:ビット, ビットする, ...
- Arabic:عَمود رَبْط, ثَبَّتَ, ...
- Hebrew:עַמּוּד, לְקָשֵׁר, ...
- Russian:битт, закрепить, ...
- Ukrainian:битенг, прив'язати, ...
- Hindi:बिट, बिट करना, ...
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