Meaning of 'bit'

noun

the cutting part of a drill

Example: "usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press"

noun

piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding

Example: "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"

noun

the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers

noun

a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program

Synonyms: act

noun

a small fragment

Synonyms: snatch

noun

an instance of some kind

Synonyms: piece

noun

a small amount of solid food

Synonyms: bite

noun

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

Example: "A bit of rock caught me in the eye."

Synonyms: chip

noun

a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit)

noun

a small piece or quantity of something

Synonyms: spot

noun

an indefinitely short time

Synonyms: second