bit
//bɪt//
Noun
bitSingular
bitsPlural
1
A small piece or quantity of something.
There's a bit of cheese left in the fridge.
2
A short time or distance.
Wait a bit, I'll be ready soon.
Noun
bitSingular
bitsPlural
1
A tool or piece for drilling or boring, typically attached to a drill.
I need to replace the drill bit before starting the project.
2
The metal mouthpiece of a bridle, placed in a horse's mouth for control.
The rider gently pulled on the reins to control the horse through the bit.
Noun
bitSingular
bitsPlural
1
A unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit (0 or 1).
A byte consists of eight bits.
Synonym
Verb
1
Past tense and past participle of 'bite'.
The dog bit the mailman yesterday.