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bit 1
(bĭt)n.
Idioms: 1. A small portion, degree, or amount: a bit of lint; a bit of luck.
2. A brief amount of time; a moment: Wait a bit.
3.
a. A short scene or episode in a theatrical performance.
b. A bit part.
4. An entertainment routine given regularly by a performer; an act.
5. Informal
a. A particular kind of action, situation, or behavior: got tired of the macho bit.
b. A matter being considered: What's this bit about inflation?
6. Informal An amount equal to one eighth of a dollar: two bits.
7. Chiefly British A small coin: a threepenny bit.
a bit
To a small degree; somewhat: a bit warm.
bit by bit
Little by little; gradually.
do (one's) bit
To do one's part or contribute one's share.
bit 2
(bĭt)n.
1. The sharp part of a tool, such as the cutting edge of a knife or axe.
2. A pointed and threaded tool for drilling and boring that is secured in a brace, bitstock, or drill press.
3. The part of a key that enters the lock and engages the bolt and tumblers.
4. The tip of the mouthpiece on a pipe or a cigarette or cigar holder.
5. The metal mouthpiece of a bridle, serving to control, curb, and direct an animal.
6. Something that controls, guides, or curbs.
tr.v. bit·ted, bit·ting, bits
Idiom: 1. To place a bit in the mouth of (a horse, for example).
2. To check or control with or as if with a bit.
3. To make or grind a bit on (a key).
have/take the bit in one's teeth
To be uncontrollable; cast off restraint.
bit 3
(bĭt)n. Computers
A binary digit, having either the value 0 or 1, used to store or represent data.
[From b(inary dig)it.]
bit 4
(bĭt)v.
Past tense and a past participle of bite.
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Adv. | 1. | bit by bit - a little bit at a time; "the research structure has developed piecemeal" |
2. | bit by bit - in a gradual manner; "the snake moved gradually toward its victim" |
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Translations
تَدريجيّا، شَيْئا فَشَيْئا
kousek po kousku
gradvis
petit à petitpeu à peupièce à pièce
smám saman
paulatim
po troche
bit1
(bit) noun1. a small piece. a bit of bread.
2. a piece of any size. a bit of advice.
3. a short time. Wait a bit longer.
4. (computers) the smallest unit of memory.
ˈbitty (informal) adjective made up of small, unrelated pieces. We had a very bitty conversation; His essay was rather bitty.
bit by bit gradually. Move the pile of rocks bit by bit.
do one's bit to take one's share in a task. Each of us will have to do his bit if we are to finish the job soon.
in, to bits in(to) usually small pieces. The broken mirror lay in bits on the floor; He loves taking his car to bits.
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