bit

noun

1. 1

   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

2. 2

   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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   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

5. 5

   a small fragment

   overheard snatches of their conversation

6. 6

   an instance of some kind

   it was a nice piece of work

   he had a bit of good luck

7. 7

   a small amount of solid food; a mouthful

   all they had left was a bit of bread

8. 8

   a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

   a bit of rock caught him in the eye

9. 9

   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

10. 10

    a small piece or quantity of something

    a spot of tea

    a bit of paper

11. 11

    an indefinitely short time

    wait just a moment

    in a mo