bit
short bar, usually made of metal, placed in the mouth of a horse; its ends project from the mouth of the animal and are attached to ropes or leather straps that fit over the head as the bridle; used to steer the horse; associated with control and, indirectly, with lack of wisdom
“bit.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/bit
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