bites

Noun

• a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
• a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
• a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
• a light informal meal
• (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
• wit having a sharp and caustic quality
• a strong odor or taste property
• the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
• a portion removed from the whole
• plural of bite

Verb

• to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
• cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
• penetrate or cut, as with a knife
• deliver a sting to
• third-person singular simple present indicative of bite

Synonyms

bit, bite, burn, chomp, collation, insect bite, morsel, prick, pungency, raciness, seize with teeth, sharpness, snack, sting