A bit of land is a small area of land, usually measured in acres, islets, isles, tracts, gores, and plots. An ACRE is a unit of area equal to 4, 840 square yards or 43, 560 square feet. An ISLET is a small island, typically one that is too small to be inhabited. An ISLE is a large island, usually one that is inhabited. A TRACT is a piece of land, especially one considered as a unit. A GORE is a triangular or tapering piece of land, especially one bordered by curved lines. Finally, a PLOT is a small area of land, especially one designated for a specific purpose.