Word Meaning

bit definition and meaning

v. The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.
v. Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
v. t. To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
imp. & p. p. of Bite.
v. A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
v. Somewhat; something, but not very great.
v. A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock.
v. The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
v. The cutting iron of a plane.
v. In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth.
imp. of Bite
of Bite

Crossword clues for bit

- Boring part of stable tack
- Boring piece of computer information
- Comedian’s routine
- Computer memory unit
- Fragment
- Horse’s mouthpiece
- Mouthpiece of a bridle
- Nibbled on a piece
- niggle
- Part between equine’s canines
- Part of a bridle
- Rose to the bait from habit
- Sank teeth into small piece
- Scrap
- Segment
- Small amount
- Small piece
- Small portion
- Smidgen
- wisp