Enter the word for search

bit

/bɪt/

bit back

bit down

bit in

bit off

bitnoun

bits

/bɪt/

Translations

кусочек

He took a bit of the cake.

Он взял кусочек торта.

бит

A computer processes data in bits.

Компьютер обрабатывает данные в битах.

долото

The drill bit was worn out.

Долото сверла было изношено.

Additional translations

Definitions

A small piece, part, or quantity of something.

She gave me a bit of her sandwich to try.

A unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit, either 0 or 1.

The computer processes data in bits and bytes.

A metal mouthpiece used to control a horse.

The rider adjusted the bit to ensure the horse was comfortable.

A small tool used for drilling or boring holes.

He changed the drill bit to make a larger hole in the wood.

Synonyms

biteverb

bit

Past Simple

bit

Past Simple

bitten

Past Participle

biting

Gerund

/baɪt/

Translations

кусать

The dog likes to bite the mailman.

Собака любит кусать почтальона.

укусить

Be careful, the snake might bite you.

Будь осторожен, змея может укусить тебя.

Additional translations

Definitions

To cut, wound, or tear with the teeth.

The dog will bite if you provoke it.

To grip or hold with the teeth.

She bit the pencil nervously during the exam.

To sting or cause a sharp pain, as an insect or a cold wind.

The cold wind bit into their faces as they walked along the beach.

To take a bait or respond to a lure.

The fish weren't biting today, so we didn't catch anything.

To accept or believe something, especially a deception or trick.

He tried to sell me a fake watch, but I didn't bite.

Synonyms

bitenoun

Definitions

A wound or puncture made by a living organism's teeth or fangs.

The dog left a bite on his arm after the encounter.

A small portion of food taken into the mouth at one time.

She took a bite of the apple and savored its sweetness.

A sharp or pungent taste or flavor.

The cheese had a strong bite that lingered on the palate.

A piece of information or a snippet, often used in media contexts.

The news anchor shared a bite from the interview with the celebrity.

The act of closing the jaws on something; an instance of using the teeth to grip, cut, or wound.

With a quick bite, the snake secured its prey.

Incisiveness, sharpness, or stinging quality in tone, effect, or sensation.

Her review had real bite, sparing no one from criticism.

The capacity of a tool, blade, or material to cut, grip, or take hold.

The new drill bit has enough bite to cut through steel.

biteadjective

Definitions

Relating to, produced by, or characteristic of a bite.

The nurse cleaned the bite wound with antiseptic.