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.

A person who "bites off of" or steals something unique to someone else. Generally an insult in junior high. Similar to someone who is "bandwagon" or a poser. A wannabe.

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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