Word Meaning

Meaning of bit

- 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.
- Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
- To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
- imp. & p. p. of Bite.
- 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.
- Somewhat; something, but not very great.
- A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock.
- The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
- The cutting iron of a plane.
- 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.
- of Bite
- of Bite

Crossword clue 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