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1frostbite
verb frost·bite \ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt\
frost·bit\-ˌbit\frost·bit·ten\-ˌbi-tən\frost·bit·ing\-ˌbī-tiŋ\
Definition of FROSTBITE
transitive verb
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
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First Known Use of FROSTBITE
1593
Rhymes with FROSTBITE
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2frostbite
noun
: a condition in which part of your body (such as your fingers or toes) freezes or almost freezes
Full Definition of FROSTBITE
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands); also : the damage to tissues caused by freezing — compare frostnip
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First Known Use of FROSTBITE
1813
3frostbite
adjective
Definition of FROSTBITE
: done in cold weather <frostbite sailing>; also : of or relating to cold-weather sailing <frostbite sailors>
First Known Use of FROSTBITE
1941
FROSTBITE[1] Defined for Kids
frostbite
noun frost·bite \ˈfrȯst-ˌbīt\
Definition of FROSTBITE for Kids
: slight freezing of a part of the body (as the feet or hands) or the damage to body tissues caused by such freezing
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