In curling, a rock that barely touches the outer edge of the twelve-foot ring (the outermost ring). That is, a rock that is barely in a potential scoring position. They seldom count unless the house is clear of opposing rocks.
Also, my cat, when I am noding instead of petting him.
Bit"er (?), n.
1.
One who, or that which, bites; that which bites often, or is inclined to bite, as a dog or fish.
Camden.
2.
One who cheats; a sharper.
Spectator.
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