1. • noun - a small piece or quantity of something
   • noun - a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
   • noun - an indefinitely short time
   • noun - an instance of some kind
   • noun - piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding
   • noun - a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit)
   • noun - a small amount of solid food
   • noun - a small fragment
   • noun - a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
   • noun - the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
   • noun - the cutting part of a drill
   • noun - a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
   • noun - a small amount of solid food
   • noun - a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
   • noun - a light informal meal
   • noun - (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
   • noun - wit having a sharp and caustic quality
   • noun - a strong odor or taste property
   • noun - the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
   • noun - a portion removed from the whole
2. • A small portion, degree, or amount: a bit of lint; a bit of luck.
   • A brief amount of time; a moment: Wait a bit.
   • A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.
   • A bit part.
   • An entertainment routine given regularly by a performer; an act.
   • Informal.
   • A particular kind of action, situation, or behavior: got tired of the macho bit.
   • An amount equal to 8 of a dollar: two bits.
   • A small coin: a threepenny bit.
   • The sharp part of a tool, such as the cutting edge of a knife or ax.
   • A pointed and threaded tool for drilling and boring that is secured in a brace, bitstock, or drill press.
   • The part of a key that enters the lock and engages the bolt and tumblers.
   • The tip of the mouthpiece on a pipe or a cigarette or cigar holder.
   • The metal mouthpiece of a bridle, serving to control, curb, and direct an animal.
   • Something that controls, guides, or curbs.
   • To place a bit in the mouth of (a horse, for example).
   • To check or control with or as if with a bit.
   • To make or grind a bit on (a key).
   • A single character of a language having just two characters, as either of the binary digits 0 or 1.
   • A unit of information equivalent to the choice of either of two equally likely alternatives.
   • A unit of information storage capacity, as of memory.
3. • v - to hold back from action

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