Bit ¹

Definition: The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.

Bit ²

Definition: Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.

Bit ³

Definition: To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.

Bit ⁴

Definition: imp. p. p. of Bite.

Bit ⁵

Definition: A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.

Bit ⁶

Definition: Somewhat; something, but not very great.

Bit ⁷

Definition: A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock.

Bit ⁸

Definition: The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.

Bit ⁹

Definition: The cutting iron of a plane.

Bit ¹⁰

Definition: In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about cents; also, the sum of cents.

Bit ¹¹

Definition: 3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth.

Bit ¹²

Definition: of Bite

Bit ¹³

Definition: of Bite

bit ¹⁴

Definition: the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit"

bit ¹⁵

Definition: piece of metal held in horse''s mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"

bit ¹⁶

Definition: a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"

bit ¹⁷

Definition: a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation"

bit ¹⁸

Definition: an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck"

bit ¹⁹

Definition: a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread"

bit ²⁰

Definition: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye"

bit ²¹

Definition: a unit of measurement of information (from Binary digIT); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are bits in a byte"

bit ²²

Definition: a small quantity; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper"

bit ²³

Definition: an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"