Bit

Quick meaning: Bit is a noun meaning A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.

Meaning

A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.

More Meanings

1. Applied to a various small units of currency and coins.
2. A small amount of something.
3. (informal) Specifically, a small amount of time.
4. (informal) A small fraction above a whole number.
5. (in the plural, informal, sports) Fractions of a second.
6. A portion of something.
7. A rotary cutting tool, fitted to a drill, brace, or router, used to bore or drill holes or to remove material from the profile of the workpiece.

Example Sentences

chamfering bit

Does your leg still hurt? —Just a bit now.

I've done my bit; I expect you to do yours.

A horse hates having a bit put in its mouth.

Word Forms

• bits
• bitting
• bitted

Synonyms for bit

Depending on context, synonyms include kimberwicke, pelham, snaffle, morsel, piece, scrap.

Antonyms for bit

Common opposites include age, while, aeon, eld, eon, eternity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include flake, chip, morsel, spot, scrap, turn.

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