Word Finder - bit

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

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A horse hates having a bit put in its mouth.

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A rotary cutting tool fitted to a drill, used to bore holes.

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A coin of a specified value.

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a threepenny bit

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A ten-cent piece, dime.

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A unit of currency or coin in the Americas worth a fraction of a Spanish dollar; now specifically, an eighth of a US dollar.

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A quarter is two bits.

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In the southern and southwestern states, a small silver coin (such as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12½ cents; also, the sum of 12½ cents.

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A small amount of something.

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There were bits of paper all over the floor.   Does your leg still hurt? / Just a bit now.   I've done my bit; I expect you to do yours.

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Specifically, a small amount of time.

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I'll be there in a bit; I need to take care of something first.   He was here just a bit ago, but it looks like he's stepped out.

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(plural) Fractions of a second.

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The 400 metres race was won in 47 seconds and bits.

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A portion of something.

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I'd like a big bit of cake, please.

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Somewhat; something, but not very great; also used like jot and whit to express the smallest degree. See also a bit.

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Am I bored? Not a bit of it!

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A prison sentence, especially a short one.

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An excerpt of material making up part of a show, comedy routine, etc.

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His bit about video games was not nearly as entertaining as the other segments of his show.

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A small part or role, sometimes with spoken lines, in a theatrical performance.

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She acted her bit in the opening scene.

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The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.

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The cutting iron of a plane.

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The bevelled front edge of an axehead along which the cutting edge runs.

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To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).

The trip back was every bit as exciting.

I just wanted to see a bit of your city before I drive to your car.

I am just a bit distressed, Father.

She bit her lower lip.

She bit her lips to keep them from quivering and blinked her eyes to get rid of the blur.

Animals bit the people.

He wasn't one bit concerned that she had caught him.

This seems a bit counterintuitive.

Your children actually might grow up feeling privileged, better, and even a bit snooty.

Wait a bit, he is not drunk yet!

My fingertips are still stained a bit blue.

When she is out walking she often stops suddenly, attracted by the odour of a bit of shrubbery.

I'll be fine after we rest for a little bit.

Can you hold lunch for a little bit?

So you're not the least bit interested in him?

He whispered words she wasn't able to make out then bit her again, this time hard enough for the pain to piece her dreamlike stage.

He bit into more pastry.

She bit his neck harder than she had before, and he chuckled.

There were more demons on this level, a couple of which eyed her before moving on, leaving her a bit more confident she wasn't going to be eaten.

This time, there was a combination of distant pain and pleasure as he bit her that almost pierced the hazy dream.

Overwhelmed by the pleasure, Deidre bit him hard enough that she tasted him.

It bit into her skin, and she gasped, afraid to move.

He remained every bit the noble Greek prince with his commanding blue gaze and chiseled features.

Watch her for a bit while we go back and clean up what's left of Czerno's goons.

But if the little bit I've got's not stopping me from trying to multiply it to something better, how can you be worried about this kid of yours?

We got a bit rowdy.

Kind of beating the horse to the front of the pack a bit early in the race, isn't she?

Would you care to expand on that a bit?

He trusted Sofi over the Watchers but couldn't help wishing the damned Oracle had been a bit more specific.

Agitated, she bit her thumb.

It gave her a little bit of peace, knowing she wasn't solely at the mercy of the Immortal Laws and Fate.

She understood a bit more why a mate might appeal to even the Dark One.

Martha bit her quivering lip and continued stroking the contended cat, but didn't let herself cry as she sat at the table.

Cynthia let her husband harangue a bit longer.

Rousing herself, she bit him and fed until revived.

When he was finished, he pulled her into his body and bit her hard.

Was she pushing the good-kid, bad-kid behavior, the line between right and wrong, a bit too far?

Then he added, "I might be a bit too busy."

It got me thinking about spreading around the little bit you've got.

But you're a bit premature.

She bit her lip and closed her eyes, hugging against him like a lost child.

Pumpkin is a bit kooky, but I believe him.

He was the one who switched the bones, killing two stones with one bird—" "I think you've got that a bit mixed up," Dean offered, but Fred was on a roll.

A nosy bartender told me Ginger was expecting something a bit more lasting than her attorney had to offer.

He was a bit wild at times, but a good kid.

The old man sighed, looking every bit his age.

His large hand was unexpectedly gentle as it settled on her neck over where the demon bit her.

She reached forward for a croissant and bit into it, almost groaning at the buttery, flaky, airy bread.

Deidre bit her tongue to keep from taking the bait.

She'll get up in a little bit.