bit (Meaning)
bit (n)
a small piece or quantity of something
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
an indefinitely short time
an instance of some kind
piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding
a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states
a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
a small fragment
a short performance that is part of a longer program
the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press
bit (v.)
The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.
Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
Somewhat; something, but not very great.
A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock.
The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
The cutting iron of a plane.
In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
bit (v. t.)
To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
bit ()
imp. & p. p. of Bite.
3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth.
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bit (imp.)
of Bite
bit (n.)
In the British West Indies, a fourpenny piece, or groat.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bit
bit Sentence Examples
- I took a small bit of the chocolate cake and savored its rich flavor.
- Can you spare a bit of your time to help me with this project?
- The horse chomped on the bit eagerly as the rider guided it through the course.
- Just give me a bit to finish up this email, and then we can talk.
- She felt a bit nervous before her presentation, but she managed to calm down once she started speaking.
- The screwdriver slipped, and I ended up stripping a bit of the screw head.
- I could use a bit more information before making a decision.
- Let's walk a bit further and see if we find the café you mentioned.
- He struggled to find the right bit to fit the bolt, rummaging through his toolbox.
- After studying for a bit, she decided to take a break and go for a walk.
FAQs About the word bit
a small piece or quantity of something, a small fragment of something broken off from the whole, an indefinitely short time, an instance of some kind, piece of
fleck, scrap, crumb, molecule, particle, patch, shred, sliver, snippet, mouthful
lump, loads, slab, loads, slab,chunk, chunk, quantity, volume, volume
I took a small bit of the chocolate cake and savored its rich flavor.
Can you spare a bit of your time to help me with this project?
The horse chomped on the bit eagerly as the rider guided it through the course.
Just give me a bit to finish up this email, and then we can talk.
