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

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

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

4. Noun. An instance of some kind. "He had a bit of good luck"
Exact synonyms: Piece
Generic synonyms: Case, Example, Instance

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

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

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

8. Noun. A small fragment. "Overheard snatches of their conversation"
Exact synonyms: Snatch
Generic synonyms: Fragment

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

10. Noun. The part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers.
Group relationships: Key
Generic synonyms: Part, Portion

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"

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

bisulfate
bisulfate
bisulfates
bisulfide
bisulfide
bisulfides
bisulfite
bisulfite
bisulfites
bisulphate
bisulphide
bisulphite
bisulphuret
bis in die
bit (current term)
bit (current term)
bit-by-bit
bitable
bitangent
bitartrate
bitartrate
bitartrates
bitch
bitch
bitched
bitchen
bitcheries
bitchery
bitches
bitchier

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