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Meaning of bites
noun
- The act of biting.
- The wound left behind after having been bitten. Example: That snake bite really hurts!
- The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting. Example: After just one night in the jungle I was covered with mosquito bites.
- A piece of food of a size that would be produced by biting; a mouthful. Example: There were only a few bites left on the plate.
- Something unpleasant. Example: That's really a bite!
verb
- To cut into something by clamping the teeth. Example: As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is.
- To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
- To attack with the teeth. Example: That dog is about to bite!
- To behave aggressively; to reject advances. Example: If you see me, come and say hello. I don't bite.
- To take hold; to establish firm contact with. Example: I needed snow chains to make the tires bite.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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