• 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"
• 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"
• 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"
• an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a Bit of good luck"
• a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a Bit of bread"
• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a Bit of rock caught him in the eye"
• 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"
• a small quantity; "a spot of tea"; "a Bit of paper"
• an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a Bit"

'Bit' in other languages