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bite

1. bite \'bi-t\ \'bit\ \'bit-*n\ \'bi-t-in\ \'bi-t-*r\ vb or bit;  or 
   bit.ten;  also bit also bit.ing [ME biten, fr. OE bi-tan; akin to OHG 
   bi-zan to bite, L] findere to split 1: to seize with teeth, jaws, or an 
   analogous organ so as to enter, grip,  or wound; also : to wound, pierce, 
   or sting with a fang, a proboscis, or similar organ 2: to cut or pierce as 
   if with an edged weapon  3: to cause sharp pain or stinging discomfort to  
   4a: to take hold of  4b: to affect profoundly : IMPRESS  5: to eat into : 
   CORRODE  6a: to take in : CHEAT  6b: to catch as if with teeth by a sudden 
   turn of events  1: to bite something or have the habit of biting  of a 
   weapon or tool  2: to cut, pierce, or take hold  3: to cause irritation or 
   smarting  4: CORRODE  of fish  5a: to take a bait  5b: to respond so as to 
   be caught by something used as bait  6: to take or maintain a firm hold  - 
   bit.er n
2. bite n 1: the act or manner of biting FOOD :  1a: the amount of food 
   taken at a bite : MORSEL  1b: a small amount of food : SNACK  1c: a meal 
   esp. if impromptu  archaic  3: CHEAT, TRICK; also : SHARPER  4: a wound 
   made by biting  5: the hold or grip by which friction is created or 
   purchase obtained  6: a surface that creates friction or is brought into 
   contact with another  for the purpose of obtaining a hold 7: a keen 
   incisive quality or sharp penetrating effect  8: the corroding of an 
   etcher's plate by acid  9: an amount taken usu. in one operation for one 
   purpose : CUT