bite
verb (used with object)
to cut, wound, or tear with the teeth.
Example Sentences
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Sharks will often use defensive or "exploratory" bites when presented by an unwelcome human in their personal space, he adds.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Weary of venomous snake bites, British authorities put a bounty on dead cobras — but this only incentivized locals to breed more of the snakes, in order to collect even more reward money.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
"We have a sandbox he loves, and it's really hard to enjoy the space because we just get annihilated with mosquito bites," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data tracking ER visits for tick bites, which are the highest on record in almost every U.S. region since 2017.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
There was a chance that Mom would eat with them, but it was more likely she’d grab a few bites while she was working.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
