What is the full meaning of BIT?

Answer 1

The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened., Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains., To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of., imp. & p. p. of Bite., A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite., Somewhat; something, but not very great., A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock., The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers., The cutting iron of a plane., In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents., 3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth., of Bite, of Bite