bite in Latin
bite in Latin is morsus, ictus, mordeō — bite means to use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.
bite in Latin
morsus
The wound left behind after having been bitten.
ictus
The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting.
mordeō
(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
morsico
(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
īcō
(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
īcō
(transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
mordere
(transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
What does "bite" mean?
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verb To use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.
"The puppy loves to bite on old shoes."
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verb To have an unpleasant or harmful effect, often after a delay.
"The new tax rules are starting to bite for small businesses."
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noun An act of biting, or the mark left by one.
"The mosquito bite left an itchy red welt."
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bite in a sentence
- The puppy loves to bite on old shoes.
- She bit into the apple with a satisfying crunch.
- The new tax rules are starting to bite for small businesses.
- The mosquito bite left an itchy red welt.
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What is "bite" in Latin?
"bite" in Latin is morsus, ictus, mordeō. bite means: To use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.
How do you use "bite" in a sentence?
Example: "The puppy loves to bite on old shoes." In Latin, "bite" is morsus, ictus, mordeō.
Are there other ways to say "bite" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "bite": morsus, ictus, mordeō, morsico, īcō, mordere.
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