bit
noun (1)
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Definition of bit
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a(1)
: the biting or cutting edge or part of a tool
(2)
: a replaceable part of a compound tool that actually performs the function (such as drilling or boring) for which the whole tool is designed
put a new bit in the drill used a 1/4 inch bit to make the hole
2
: something bitten or held with the teeth:
a
: the usually steel part of a bridle inserted in the mouth of a horse
b
: the rimmed mouth end on the stem of a pipe or cigar holder
3
: something that curbs or restrains
4
: the part of a key that enters the lock and acts on the bolt and tumblers (see tumbler sense 3a)
bit
verb
bitted;
bitting
Definition of bit (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: to put part of a bridle in the mouth of (a horse) : to put a bit (see bit entry 1 sense 2a) in the mouth of (a horse)
b
: to control as if with a bit
2
: to form a bit (see bit entry 1 sense 4) on (a key)
bit
noun (2)Definition of bit (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: a small quantity of food
especially
: a small delicacy
2a
: a small piece or quantity of some material thing
broken bits of glass picking bits of lint off her sweater
b(1)
British
: a coin of a specified small denomination
a threepenny bit
(2)
: a unit of value equal to ¹/₈ of a U.S. dollar (12 ¹/₂ cents)
—used only of even multiples four bits
Note: No coin was every issued in this amount.
— see also two bits sense 1
3
: something small or unimportant of its kind: such as
a
: a brief period : while
wait a bit longer
b
: an indefinite usually small degree, extent, or amount
a bit of a rascal every bit as powerful a bit too sweet
c theater
(1)
: a small part usually with spoken lines in a theatrical performance
a bit part bit players
(2)
: a usually short theatrical routine
a corny comedy bit
4
: the aggregate of items, situations, or activities appropriate to a given style, genre, or role
rejected the whole bit about love-marriage-motherhood— Vance Packard
a bit
a bit much
bit by bit
to bits
: a little more than one wants to endure
finds his constant joking a bit much
: by degrees : little by little
getting better bit by bit
: totally, thoroughly
thrilled to bits
bit
noun (3)Definition of bit (Entry 4 of 4)
computers
1
: a unit of computer information equivalent to the result of a choice between two alternatives (such as yes or no, on or off)
2
: the physical representation of a bit by an electrical pulse, a magnetized spot, or a hole whose presence or absence indicates data
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bit
noun
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Kids Definition of bit
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a small piece or quantity
a bit of food
2
: a short time
Rest a bit.
a bit
bit by bit
: somewhat entry 1
a bit of a fool
: by small steps or amounts : gradually
Bit by bit, the truth came out.
bit
nounKids Definition of bit (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a part of a bridle that is put in the horse's mouth
2
: the cutting or boring edge or part of a tool
bit
nounKids Definition of bit (Entry 3 of 3)
: a unit of computer information that represents the selection of one of two possible choices (as on or off)