Usually means: Part of bridle, controls horse.
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  1. nose bit: Merriam-Webster
  2. nose-bit, nose bit: Wordnik
  3. nose bit: Wiktionary
  4. Nose bit: Dictionary.com
  5. nose bit: FreeDictionary.org
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▸ noun:  (carpentry) A bit similar to a gouge bit, but having a cutting edge on one side of its boring end.

Similar:
quill bit, nicker, nose key, auger, bitling, break, key bit, snaffle, cat's-paw, gimlet, more...

Opposite:
tail end, hindquarters, rear end

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Similar:
quill bit, nicker, nose key, auger, bitling, break, key bit, snaffle, cat's-paw, gimlet, more...

Opposite:
tail end, hindquarters, rear end



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