Bites: meaning, definitions and examples

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bites

[ baɪts ]

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animal behavior

A bite is a wound inflicted when an animal uses its teeth to pierce the skin of another animal or human.

Synonyms

chomp, gnaw, nibble

Examples of usage

The dog left a deep bite on the man's arm.
The snake's bite injected venom into the victim.

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food

A bite refers to a small portion of food that can be eaten in one mouthful.

Synonyms

morsel, mouthful, taste

Examples of usage

She took a bite of the delicious chocolate cake.
He savored every bite of the juicy burger.

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insect behavior

To bite is the action of an insect using its mandibles to cut, pierce, or grip something.

Synonyms

chew, gnaw, nibble

Examples of usage

The mosquito will bite if you don't use insect repellent.
The ant bit into the fruit to carry it to the nest.

Translations

Translations of the word "bites" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mordidas

🇮🇳 काटता है

🇩🇪 Bisse

🇮🇩 gigitan

🇺🇦 укуси

🇵🇱 ugryzienia

🇯🇵 噛み傷

🇫🇷 morsures

🇪🇸 mordeduras

🇹🇷 ısırıklar

🇰🇷 물림

🇸🇦 لدغات

🇨🇿 kousnutí

🇸🇰 uhryznutia

🇨🇳 咬伤

🇸🇮 ugrizi

🇮🇸 bit

🇰🇿 тістегендер

🇬🇪 კბენები

🇦🇿 dişləmələr

🇲🇽 mordeduras

Word origin

The word 'bite' originates from Old English 'bītan', which is akin to Dutch 'bijten' and German 'beißen'. The concept of biting has been essential for survival in the animal kingdom, serving as a defense mechanism, a hunting technique, and a way to consume food. Over time, 'bite' has evolved to encompass various meanings beyond its literal sense, reflecting the complex interactions between humans and animals.