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biting

/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
verb

  1. To cut into something by clamping the teeth.

    "As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is."

  2. To hold something by clamping one's teeth.

  3. To attack with the teeth.

    "That dog is about to bite!"

noun

  1. An instance of something being bitten.

adjective

  1. Causing a stinging sensation.

    "a biting wind"

  2. Cutting or incisive.

    "a biting criticism"

  3. Tending to bite.

    "a biting insect"

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