Bite: meaning, definitions and examples

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bite

[ baɪt ]

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animal behavior

To use the teeth to cut into something or someone. It can be a defensive or aggressive action.

Synonyms

chew, gnaw, nibble

Examples of usage

He felt a sharp pain as the dog bit his leg.
The snake bit the mouse and injected its venom.

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injury

A wound caused by something sharp piercing the skin.

Synonyms

cut, scratch, wound

Examples of usage

She had to get a tetanus shot after receiving a bite from the rusty nail.
The doctor cleaned and bandaged the dog bite on his hand.

Translations

Translations of the word "bite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mordida

🇮🇳 काटना

🇩🇪 Biss

🇮🇩 gigitan

🇺🇦 укус

🇵🇱 ugryzienie

🇯🇵 噛む

🇫🇷 morsure

🇪🇸 mordida

🇹🇷 ısırık

🇰🇷 물다

🇸🇦 عضة

🇨🇿 kousnutí

🇸🇰 uhryznutie

🇨🇳 咬

🇸🇮 ugriz

🇮🇸 biti

🇰🇿 тістеу

🇬🇪 კბენა

🇦🇿 dişləmə

🇲🇽 mordida

Word origin

The word 'bite' originated from the Old English word 'bītan', which has Germanic origins. The word has been used in English since the 12th century, evolving from its original meaning of 'to cut or pierce with the teeth' to encompass a broader range of contexts related to injury and aggression.