Biting vs. Bitting
Difference Between Biting and Bitting
Bitingadjective
Causing a stinging sensation; nipping
biting cold.Bittingnoun
The sharp part of a tool, such as the cutting edge of a knife or axe.
Bitingadjective
Injuring or capable of injuring the feelings; caustic
“Biting remarks revealed her attitude of contempt” (D.H. Lawrence).Bittingnoun
A pointed and threaded tool for drilling and boring that is secured in a brace, bitstock, or drill press.
Bitingadjective
Of or relating to an animal or animals, especially an insect, capable of biting.
Bittingnoun
The part of a key that enters the lock and engages the bolt and tumblers.
Bitingnoun
An instance of something being bitten.
Bittingnoun
The tip of the mouthpiece on a pipe or a cigarette or cigar holder.
Bitingadjective
Causing a stinging sensation.
a biting windBittingnoun
The metal mouthpiece of a bridle, serving to control, curb, and direct an animal.
Bitingadjective
Cutting or incisive.
a biting criticismBittingnoun
Something that controls, guides, or curbs.
Bitingadjective
Tending to bite.
a biting insectBittingnoun
A vertical post, usually one of a pair, set on the deck of a ship and used to secure ropes or cables.
Bitingadjective
capable of wounding;
a barbed complimenta biting aphorismpungent satireBittingverb
To place a bit in the mouth of (a horse, for example).
Bitingadjective
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold;
bitter colda biting windBittingverb
To check or control with or as if with a bit.
Bittingverb
To make or grind a bit on (a key).
Bittingverb
Past tense and a past participle of bite.
Bittingverb
To wind (a cable) around a bitt.
Bittingnoun
the part of a key that engages the tumblers to activate the lock
