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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 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 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 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" 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" |
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