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n a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person n a small amount of solid food; a mouthful n a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin n a light informal meal n (angling) an instance …

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  1. n a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person n a small amount of solid food; a mouthful n a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin n a light informal meal n (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait n wit having a sharp and caustic quality n a strong odor or taste property n the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws n a portion removed from the whole v to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws v cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort v penetrate or cut, as with a knife v deliver a sting to