n.
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 a : the act of biting b : the manner of biting especially : OCCLUSION 1B
2 : FOOD : as a : the amount of food taken at a bite : MORSEL b : a small amount of food : SNACK <have a bite to eat>
3 archaic a : CHEAT , TRICK b : SHARPER
4 : a wound made by biting
5 : the hold or grip by which friction is created or purchase is obtained
6 : a surface that creates friction or is brought into contact with another for the purpose of obtaining a hold
7 a : a keen incisive quality b : a sharp penetrating effect
8 : a single exposure of an etcher's plate to the corrosive action of acid
9 : an amount taken usually in one operation for one purpose : SHARE
10 : SOUND BITE