Bit — synonyms, definition

1. bit (Noun)

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bit (Noun) — A small piece or quantity of something. ex. "a bit of paper" ex. "I gave him a bit of my mind"

bit (Noun) — A small fragment of something broken off from the whole. ex. "a bit of rock caught him in the eye"

bit (Noun) — An indefinitely short time. ex. "in just a bit"

bit (Noun) — An instance of some kind. ex. "he had a bit of good luck"

bit (Noun) — Piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding. ex. "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"

bit (Noun) — A unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states. ex. "there are 8 bits in a byte"

bit (Noun) — A small amount of solid food; a mouthful. ex. "all they had left was a bit of bread"

bit (Noun) — A small fragment of sound (music or speech). ex. "overheard bits of their conversation"

bit (Noun) — A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program. ex. "he did his bit three times every evening"

bit (Noun) — The part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers.

bit (Noun) — The cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace, bitstock or drill press. ex. "he looked around for the right size bit"

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2. bit (Verb)

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bit (Verb) — To grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws. ex. "Gunny invariably tried to bite her"

bit (Verb) — Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort. ex. "The sun bit his face"

bit (Verb) — Penetrate or cut, as with a knife. ex. "The fork bit into the surface"

bit (Verb) — Deliver a sting to.

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