1. to cut, wound, or tear with the teeth
2. to sting or pierce with fangs or a stinger
3. to grip or hold firmly

1. an act of biting or the wound made by biting
2. a small amount of food taken into the mouth
3. a sharp, stinging quality

Examples

• The dog might bite if you corner it.
• A mosquito bit me on the arm.
• The anchor will bite into the sea floor.
• She took a big bite of the apple.
• The snake’s bite was venomous.
• There’s a bite in the cold winter air.
• He grabbed a quick bite before the meeting.
• The fish took the bait with a strong bite.