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Meaning of the word biting in English

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biting

US /ˈbaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ/

Adjective

(of insects and certain other animals) able to wound the skin with a sting or fangs.

Example:
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ridding the premises of biting red ants
Synonym:
freezing icy-cold arctic glacial frigid frosty icy chilly bitter piercing penetrating nipping stinging sharp raw harsh wintry nippy parky Baltic chill
Antonym:
balmy

Noun

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bite bite back bite the bullet bite the dust a second bite of the cherry bite your tongue bite the hand that feeds you