bite (v)
seize with teeth (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 35
def to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
examples Gunny invariably tried to bite her
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
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Hypernym grip
Derivationally related form bite → bite; bite → bite; bite → biter
Also see bite → bite off
Hyponym gnaw; snap at, bite off; snap; nibble; nip; nibble
Incoming links
Derivationally related form bite → bite; biter → bite; bite → bite
Hyponym grip
Hypernym gnaw; snap at, bite off; snap; nibble; nip; nibble

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