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Meaning of the word biting in English

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biting

US /ˈbaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

(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:
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Synonym:
balmy

Noun

1.
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Related Word:
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