Bits

Word BITS
Character 4
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /bɪts/

Definitions and meanings of "Bits"

What do we mean by bits?

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

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

A coin of a specified value.

A ten-cent piece, dime.

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

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.

A small amount of something.

Specifically, a small amount of time.

(plural) Fractions of a second.

A portion of something.

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

A prison sentence, especially a short one.

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

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

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

The cutting iron of a plane.

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

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The word "bits" in example sentences

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(The term bits of destruction was coined by Fred Wilson, of Union Square Ventures, a top-tier venture capitalist who has not been afraid to criticize his own industry and who always innovates.) ❋ Unknown (2009)

As to what you called bits of green glass, they are neither more nor less than extraordinarily fine emeralds; I should say that the smallest of them must be worth more dollars than you could carry at a single load. ❋ Thomas Allibone Janvier (N/A)

People talked about the idea as if it was something worthwhile, rather than a mess of bad food, no sleep, and strange people inexplicably trying to stick pointed objects in bits of you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We tend to do this sort of thing in bits and pieces -- or, rather, not do it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

However, you, as a pretender of military acumen, can only spout clever bits from the book and have no idea how to apply any of the knowledge contained therein. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Add the onions, carrots, and celery, seasoned lightly with freshly ground black pepper, and cook until the onions are translucent, being sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot as you cook the vegetables. ❋ Laurie Constantino (2009)

It's kinda funny that even the Editor-in-Chief can let certain bits of info slip. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The layout I want with the image is just black and white, with bits from the image scattered along the other side - story bottles being links, let's say. ❋ Aamcnamara (2009)

Ever so slowly he was able to take in bits of information in an attempt to solve this riddle. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And here is where Locomotion arrives -- because this story was always coming, was always being told -- in bits and pieces, the story of a boy who is learning to love himself, his life, his world -- through poetry. ❋ Jacqueline Woodson (2010)

Add the cider, scraping up any brown bits from the pan. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also in this tale is another of my favorite bits from the boys, when Dunlavey works himself and Van Lente in as commentary on artist/writer relationships. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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