(of insects and certain other animals) able to wound the skin with a sting or fangs
a cream to ward off biting insects
a bite-sized piece of food; a small snack, appetizer, or canapé
the hotel bar serves cocktails and delicious bitings
(of a fish) take the bait or lure on the end of a fishing line into the mouth
I marvel at how easily and eagerly a chub will bite
make firm contact with a surface
the brake pads don't bite until they're warmed up
once on the slab, my boots failed to bite
(of a policy or situation) take effect, with unpleasant consequences
the cuts in art education were starting to bite