bit

Noun

• 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
    

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

• 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
    

• a small fragment
  • overheard snatches of their conversation
    

• a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
  • all they had left was a bit of bread
    

• a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states
  • there are 8 bits in a byte
    

• 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
    

• an instance of some kind
  • it was a nice piece of work
    
  • he had a bit of good luck
    

• an indefinitely short time
  • wait just a moment
    
  • in a mo
    
  • it only takes a minute
    
  • in just a bit
    

• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  • a bit of rock caught him in the eye
    

• a small piece or quantity of something
  • a spot of tea
    
  • a bit of paper
    
  • a bit of lint
    
  • I gave him a bit of my mind
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  act , routine , number , turn , snatch , morsel , bite , piece , moment , mo , minute , second , chip , flake , fleck , scrap , spot