frostbite

[ frawst-bahyt, frost- ]

/ ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt, ˈfrɒst- /

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noun

injury to any part of the body after excessive exposure to extreme cold, sometimes progressing from initial redness and tingling to gangrene.

verb (used with object), frost·bit, frost·bit·ten, frost·bit·ing.

to injure by frost or extreme cold.

Origin of frostbite

First recorded in 1605–15; frost + bite

Words nearby frostbite

front-wheel drive, frore, frosh, frost, Frostbelt, frostbite, frostbite sailing, frostbitten, frost boil, frosted, frosted liver

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Example sentences from the Web for frostbite

Let's hope he didn't get frostbite - here's the science of getting naked in antarctica.
Nude At The South Pole, It's Alexander Skarsgard, NOT Prince Harry (This Time!)|Tom Sykes|January 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They can also give you frostbite on your face or even kill you.
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Whip-Its|Winston Ross|March 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In a fall show dubbed "frostbite," Jenden sent cool, sleek concoctions down the runway.
London's New Look|Alisa Gould-Simon|February 27, 2009|DAILY BEAST
They had not been able to frostbite her yet because she had been too young; but they would get her presently.
The Pastor's Wife|Elizabeth von Arnim

The fun of snow-shoeing, mitigated by frostbite, quickly degenerated from a sport into a mere means of locomotion.
The Magnetic North|Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)
Of the soldiers who got back to Erzeroum the greater number perished from frostbite, dysentery, and exposure.
Under the Red Crescent|Charles S. Ryan
The winter life of 1915-16 was one of mud and frostbite in the line, and taverns and songs when out.
The Challenge of the Dead|Stephen Graham
Except for a touch of frostbite on his toes and fingers, Barrent was all right.
The Status Civilization|Robert Sheckley

British Dictionary definitions for frostbite

frostbite

/ (ˈfrɒstˌbaɪt) /

noun

destruction of tissues, esp those of the fingers, ears, toes, and nose, by freezing, characterized by tingling, blister formation, and gangrene

NZ a type of small sailing dinghy

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Medical definitions for frostbite

frostbite

[ frôst′bīt′ ]

n.

Injury or destruction of skin and underlying tissue, most often that of the nose, ears, fingers, or toes, resulting from prolonged exposure to freezing or subfreezing temperatures.

Scientific definitions for frostbite

frostbite

[ frôst′bīt′ ]

Damage to a part of the body as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures. It is caused by a loss of blood supply and the formation of ice crystals in the affected body part.

单词	frostbite
释义	frostbite [ frawst-bahyt, frost- ] / ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt, ˈfrɒst- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR frostbite ON THESAURUS.COM noun injury to any part of the body after excessive exposure to extreme cold, sometimes progressing from initial redness and tingling to gangrene. verb (used with object), frost·bit, frost·bit·ten, frost·bit·ing. to injure by frost or extreme cold. Origin of frostbite First recorded in 1605–15; frost + bite Words nearby frostbite front-wheel drive, frore, frosh, frost, Frostbelt, frostbite, frostbite sailing, frostbitten, frost boil, frosted, frosted liver Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for frostbite Let's hope he didn't get frostbite - here's the science of getting naked in antarctica. Nude At The South Pole, It's Alexander Skarsgard, NOT Prince Harry (This Time!)\|Tom Sykes\|January 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They can also give you frostbite on your face or even kill you. Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Whip-Its\|Winston Ross\|March 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In a fall show dubbed "frostbite," Jenden sent cool, sleek concoctions down the runway. London's New Look\|Alisa Gould-Simon\|February 27, 2009\|DAILY BEAST They had not been able to frostbite her yet because she had been too young; but they would get her presently. The Pastor's Wife\|Elizabeth von Arnim The fun of snow-shoeing, mitigated by frostbite, quickly degenerated from a sport into a mere means of locomotion. The Magnetic North\|Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond) Of the soldiers who got back to Erzeroum the greater number perished from frostbite, dysentery, and exposure. Under the Red Crescent\|Charles S. Ryan The winter life of 1915-16 was one of mud and frostbite in the line, and taverns and songs when out. The Challenge of the Dead\|Stephen Graham Except for a touch of frostbite on his toes and fingers, Barrent was all right. The Status Civilization\|Robert Sheckley British Dictionary definitions for frostbite frostbite / (ˈfrɒstˌbaɪt) / noun destruction of tissues, esp those of the fingers, ears, toes, and nose, by freezing, characterized by tingling, blister formation, and gangrene NZ a type of small sailing dinghy Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to frostbite snow, chill, frost, refrigeration, rawness, ague, iciness, freeze, frostiness, coldness, chilliness, draft, frigidity, gelidity, algidity, shivering, shivers, inclemency, congelation, glaciation Medical definitions for frostbite frostbite [ frôst′bīt′ ] n. Injury or destruction of skin and underlying tissue, most often that of the nose, ears, fingers, or toes, resulting from prolonged exposure to freezing or subfreezing temperatures. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for frostbite frostbite [ frôst′bīt′ ] Damage to a part of the body as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures. It is caused by a loss of blood supply and the formation of ice crystals in the affected body part. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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frostbite

noun

verb (used with object), frost·bit, frost·bit·ten, frost·bit·ing.

Origin of frostbite

Words nearby frostbite

Example sentences from the Web for frostbite

British Dictionary definitions for frostbite

noun

Words related to frostbite

Medical definitions for frostbite

n.

Scientific definitions for frostbite