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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

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.

bite
In glazing, the distance by which the inner edge of a frame (or a stop) overlaps the edge of the glass or panel.

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Most racegoers bury at least six or seven grannies before having to change jobs, if only for the sake of believability, and on the rare occasions Hannon Man was not present it was assumed he was the biter bit, and had to take the day off from going racing because of a death in the family.
Talk about the biter bit Two years ago Rijkman Groenink, chief executive of Dutch bank ABN Amro, condemned Antonio Fazio, Italy's then central bank governor, for blocking his bid for Banca Antonveneta and enlisted the support of shareholders and EU internal market commissioner Charlie McCreevy in his fight against protectionism.
The biter bit RUGBY UNION: Harrogate's Spanish prop Alex Onega-Camacho has been suspended for nine months for biting an opponent during a National League Two clash.
 
 
 
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