Synonyms: bit
Definition: the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press
Usage: he looked around for the right size bit
Similar words: cutting implement
Definition: a tool used for cutting or slicing
Synonyms: bit
Definition: piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding
Usage: the horse was not accustomed to a bit
Similar words: stable gear, saddlery, tack
Definition: gear for a horse
Synonyms: bit
Definition: the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
Definition: something less than the whole of a human artifact
Usage: the rear part of the house; glue the two parts together
Synonyms: turn, act, bit, number, routine
Definition: a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
Usage: he did his act three times every evening; she had a catchy little routine; it was one of the best numbers he ever did
Similar words: performance, public presentation
Definition: a dramatic or musical entertainment
Usage: they listened to ten different performances; the play ran for 100 performances; the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity
Definition: a small fragment
Usage: overheard snatches of their conversation
Definition: an instance of some kind
Usage: it was a nice piece of work; he had a bit of good luck
Similar words: example, case, instance
Definition: an occurrence of something
Usage: it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday; but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
Definition: a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
Usage: all they had left was a bit of bread
Similar words: mouthful, taste
Definition: a small amount eaten or drunk
Usage: take a taste--you'll like it
Synonyms: bit, flake, fleck, chip, scrap
Definition: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
Usage: a bit of rock caught him in the eye
Similar words: fragment
Definition: a piece broken off or cut off of something else
Usage: a fragment of rock
Synonyms: bit
Definition: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states
Usage: there are 8 bits in a byte
Similar words: unit, unit of measurement
Definition: any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
Usage: the dollar is the United States unit of currency; a unit of wheat is a bushel; change per unit volume
Definition: a small piece or quantity of something
Usage: a spot of tea; a bit of paper; a bit of lint; I gave him a bit of my mind
Similar words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity
Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
Synonyms: second, bit, minute, mo, moment
Definition: an indefinitely short time
Usage: wait just a moment; in a mo; it only takes a minute; in just a bit
Similar words: time
Definition: an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
Usage: he waited a long time; the time of year for planting; he was a great actor in his time