bit
- noun
- /bɪt/
- The bit of the key easily fit into the lock, allowing the door to open.
Now, some viewers will notice that when you remove that front bit from the WIRA key, what's left?
- Now, some viewers will notice that when you remove that front bit from the WIRA key, what's left?
Examples
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So I found one that fits over the bottom bit there quite nicely.
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We now need to get this bit here to lock this side in here.
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OK, how many bits are in this key?
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Now, some viewers will notice that when you remove that front bit from the WIRA key, what's left?
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So what I've done is I need to lock this bit of Delrin to the flat on this motor.
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When trying to unlock the door, make sure the bit is inserted correctly.
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He carefully examined the bit on the key to ensure it would work in the lock.
Idioms
- Informal
A small, disappointing thing that does not help enough
A joking idea that deleted digital files are gone forever
A person who is very calm and not easily upset, even in a dangerous situation
Compounds
- Specialized
A metal tool that makes holes in hard materials like rock or wood when attached to a drill
- Specialized
The number of bits sent or processed each second in audio and video files
- Specialized
A place in computer memory that holds several on and off values for settings
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A small tool with a sharp point that guides a drill to make straight holes in wood
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A small tool part for a drill or router that makes a sloped edge on materials
- Specialized
An extra binary digit added to data to find errors in transmission or storage
- Specialized
A drill bit that makes the top of a hole wider so a screw head sits flat with the surface
- Specialized
A hollow cutting cylinder used in a drill to remove a sample of rock or concrete
- Specialized
A drill tool with cutting edges in the shape of a cross for drilling hard rock
- Specialized
A metal piece in a horse's mouth with a chin chain to help control the horse
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A tool fixed to a machine that cuts rock and earth to make a hole for oil
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A solid metal bar that sits in a horse's mouth to help the rider control the horse
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A drill bit with an adjustable blade for making holes of different sizes
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A family of small water plants with floating leaves in ponds and marshes
- UK
A small water plant with round floating leaves and white flowers that lives in calm water
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A small extra binary digit added so the total number of 1s is even or odd to find errors
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A flat drill bit with a pointed center and two sharp sides for making large holes in wood
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bit of a key is the small 'piece' of metal that goes into the lock to move the tumblers, named because it is the working part that fits inside. So, the bit of a key is the part that makes the key open the lock.