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Definition of Bit
1. Noun. A small piece or quantity of something. "I gave him a bit of my mind"
Exact synonyms: Spot
Generic synonyms: Small Indefinite Amount, Small Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Bitty
Generic synonyms: Small Indefinite Amount, Small Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Bitty
2. Noun. A small fragment of something broken off from the whole. "A bit of rock caught him in the eye"
Exact synonyms: Chip, Flake, Fleck, Scrap
Generic synonyms: Fragment
Specialized synonyms: Matchwood, Exfoliation, Scale, Scurf, Scurf, Sliver, Splinter
Derivative terms: Chip, Chip, Chip, Flake, Flakey, Flaky
Generic synonyms: Fragment
Specialized synonyms: Matchwood, Exfoliation, Scale, Scurf, Scurf, Sliver, Splinter
Derivative terms: Chip, Chip, Chip, Flake, Flakey, Flaky
3. Noun. An indefinitely short time. "In just a bit"
Exact synonyms: Minute, Mo, Moment, Second
Generic synonyms: Time
Specialized synonyms: Blink Of An Eye, Flash, Heartbeat, Instant, Jiffy, New York Minute, Split Second, Trice, Twinkling, Wink
Language type: Britain
Derivative terms: Momentaneous, Momentary
Generic synonyms: Time
Specialized synonyms: Blink Of An Eye, Flash, Heartbeat, Instant, Jiffy, New York Minute, Split Second, Trice, Twinkling, Wink
Language type: Britain
Derivative terms: Momentaneous, Momentary
4. Noun. An instance of some kind. "He had a bit of good luck"
5. Noun. Piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding. "The horse was not accustomed to a bit"
Specialized synonyms: Bar Bit, Bridoon, Curb, Curb Bit, Pelham, Snaffle, Snaffle Bit
Group relationships: Bridle
Generic synonyms: Saddlery, Stable Gear, Tack
Group relationships: Bridle
Generic synonyms: Saddlery, Stable Gear, Tack
6. Noun. A unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states. "There are 8 bits in a byte"
Generic synonyms: Unit, Unit Of Measurement
Specialized synonyms: Check Bit, Parity, Parity Bit
Group relationships: Byte
Specialized synonyms: Check Bit, Parity, Parity Bit
Group relationships: Byte
7. Noun. A small amount of solid food; a mouthful. "All they had left was a bit of bread"
Exact synonyms: Bite, Morsel
Generic synonyms: Mouthful, Taste
Specialized synonyms: Chaw, Chew, Cud, Plug, Quid, Wad, Crumb, Sop, Sops
Generic synonyms: Mouthful, Taste
Specialized synonyms: Chaw, Chew, Cud, Plug, Quid, Wad, Crumb, Sop, Sops
8. Noun. A small fragment. "Overheard snatches of their conversation"
9. Noun. A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program. "It was one of the best numbers he ever did"
Exact synonyms: Act, Number, Routine, Turn
Generic synonyms: Performance, Public Presentation
Specialized synonyms: Show-stopper, Showstopper, Stopper
Derivative terms: Act, Act, Act
Generic synonyms: Performance, Public Presentation
Specialized synonyms: Show-stopper, Showstopper, Stopper
Derivative terms: Act, Act, Act
10. Noun. The part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers.
11. Noun. The cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. "He looked around for the right size bit"
Specialized synonyms: Bur, Burr, Center Bit, Centre Bit, Chamfer Bit, Counterbore, Countersink, Countersink Bit, Drill Bit, Drilling Bit, Expansion Bit, Expansive Bit, Pilot Bit, Spade Bit, Twist Bit, Twist Drill
Generic synonyms: Cutting Implement
Group relationships: Drill
Terms within: Shank
Generic synonyms: Cutting Implement
Group relationships: Drill
Terms within: Shank
Definition of Bit
1. n. 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.
2. v. t. To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
3. n. 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.
4. n. In the British West Indies, a fourpenny piece, or groat.
Definition of Bit
1. to restrain [v BITTED, BITTING, BITS] - See also: restrain
Medical Definition of Bit
1. Acrony m for binary digit. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bit
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