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The definition of bite
31 Definitions of: bite
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- verb, to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
- 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
- verb, to cut or penetrate, as with a knife
- verb, (of corrosive material such as acid) to eat away or into
- verb, to smart or cause to smart; sting
- verb, angling (of a fish) to take or attempt to take the bait or lure
- verb, to take firm hold of or act effectively upon
- verb, to grip or hold (a workpiece) with a tool or chuck
- verb, (of a screw, thread, etc) to cut into or grip (an object, material, etc)
- verb, to annoy or worry
- verb, slang to cheat
- verb, slang to ask (for); scrounge from
- verb, bite off more than one can chew to attempt a task beyond one's capability
- verb, bite the bullet to face up to (pain, trouble, etc) with fortitude; be stoical
- verb, bite someone's head off to respond harshly and rudely (to)
- verb, bite the dust. See dust
- verb, bite the hand that feeds one to repay kindness with injury or ingratitude
- verb, once bitten, twice shy after an unpleasant experience one is cautious in similar situations
- verb, put the bite on (someone) slang to ask (someone) for money
- noun, the act of biting
- noun, a thing or amount bitten off
- noun, a wound, bruise, or sting inflicted by biting
- noun, angling an attempt by a fish to take the bait or lure
- noun, an incisive or penetrating effect or quality
- noun, a light meal; snack
- noun, a cutting, stinging, or smarting sensation
- noun, the depth of cut of a machine tool
- noun, the grip or hold applied by a tool or chuck to a workpiece
- noun, dentistry the angle or manner of contact between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed naturally
- noun, the surface of a file or rasp with cutting teeth
- noun, the corrosive action of acid, as on a metal etching plate
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of bite