Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
Main entry: bit
Definition: the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
Main entry: 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
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
Definition: a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
Usage: all they had left was a bit of bread
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
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
Main entry: 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