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Bit

/bɪt/

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noun

  1. A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
  2. A rotary cutting tool fitted to a drill, used to bore holes.
  3. A coin of a specified value.
  4. A ten-cent piece, dime.
  5. A unit of currency or coin in the Americas worth a fraction of a Spanish dollar; now specifically, an eighth of a US dollar.
  6. In the southern and southwestern states, a small silver coin (such as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12½ cents; also, the sum of 12½ cents.
  7. A small amount of something.
  8. Specifically, a small amount of time.
  9. (plural) Fractions of a second.
  10. A portion of something.
  11. Somewhat; something, but not very great; also used like jot and whit to express the smallest degree. See also a bit.
  12. A prison sentence, especially a short one.
  13. An excerpt of material making up part of a show, comedy routine, etc.
  14. A small part or role, sometimes with spoken lines, in a theatrical performance.
  15. The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
  16. The cutting iron of a plane.
  17. The bevelled front edge of an axehead along which the cutting edge runs.

Synonyms: coin, piece, kimberwicke, pelham, snaffle, portion, segment, share, bid, morsel, piece, scrap

verb

  1. To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).

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