frostbite

noun, verb — 3 senses

frostbite

noun

Etymology From frost + bite.

1

An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.

Coordinate terms
chilblain, frostnip

frostbite

verb

Etymology From frost + bite.

1

To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.

2

To engage in winter sailboating.

Derived terms
frostbitten

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