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bite

See byte.

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bite

1. Angling an attempt by a fish to take the bait or lure

2. the depth of cut of a machine tool

3. the grip or hold applied by a tool or chuck to a workpiece

4. Dentistry the angle or manner of contact between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed naturally

5. the surface of a file or rasp with cutting teeth

6. the corrosive action of acid, as on a metal etching plate

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bite [bīt]

(biology)

To seize with the teeth.

Closure of the lower teeth against the upper teeth.

(engineering)

In glazing, the length of overlap of the inner edge of a frame over the edge of the glass.

(graphic arts)

In photoengraving, the various stages of etching accomplished through the action of acid.

(medicine)

Skin injury produced by an animal's teeth or the mouthparts of an insect.

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