noun

1. The act of biting.

2. The wound left behind after having been bitten.

   “That snake bite really hurts!”

3. The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting.

   “After just one night in the jungle I was covered with mosquito bites.”

Synonyms: mouthful, snack, sting

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!”