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The definition of bite

31 Definitions of: bite

    1. verb, to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
    2. verb, (of animals, insects, etc) to injure by puncturing or tearing (the skin or flesh) with the teeth, fangs, etc, esp as a natural characteristic
    3. verb, to cut or penetrate, as with a knife
    4. verb, (of corrosive material such as acid) to eat away or into
    5. verb, to smart or cause to smart; sting
    6. verb, angling (of a fish) to take or attempt to take the bait or lure
    7. verb, to take firm hold of or act effectively upon
    8. verb, to grip or hold (a workpiece) with a tool or chuck
    9. verb, (of a screw, thread, etc) to cut into or grip (an object, material, etc)
    10. verb, to annoy or worry
    11. verb, slang to cheat
    12. verb, slang to ask (for); scrounge from
    13. verb, bite off more than one can chew to attempt a task beyond one's capability
    14. verb, bite the bullet to face up to (pain, trouble, etc) with fortitude; be stoical
    15. verb, bite someone's head off to respond harshly and rudely (to)
    16. verb, bite the dust. See dust
    17. verb, bite the hand that feeds one to repay kindness with injury or ingratitude
    18. verb, once bitten, twice shy after an unpleasant experience one is cautious in similar situations
    19. verb, put the bite on (someone) slang to ask (someone) for money
    20. noun, the act of biting
    21. noun, a thing or amount bitten off
    22. noun, a wound, bruise, or sting inflicted by biting
    23. noun, angling an attempt by a fish to take the bait or lure
    24. noun, an incisive or penetrating effect or quality
    25. noun, a light meal; snack
    26. noun, a cutting, stinging, or smarting sensation
    27. noun, the depth of cut of a machine tool
    28. noun, the grip or hold applied by a tool or chuck to a workpiece
    29. noun, dentistry the angle or manner of contact between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed naturally
    30. noun, the surface of a file or rasp with cutting teeth
    31. noun, the corrosive action of acid, as on a metal etching plate
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