frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt 
frostbit
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbit
; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (such as the feet or hands)
also
: the damage to tissues caused by freezing compare frostnip
: done in cold weather
frostbite sailing
also
: of or relating to cold-weather sailing
frostbite sailors
Examples of frostbite in a Sentence
Noun
He wore gloves to prevent frostbite.
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Austin American-Statesman, 14 Jan. 2024
Russian military historians have attributed the comparatively low rate of frostbite and trench foot among Soviet forces to their old military practice of using layered linen foot bandages instead of socks.
—Antony Beevor, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2022
If the wind chill is in the 10 minutes of frostbite range, then districts may call for a two-hour delay.
—Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
Be aware of the symptoms of both frostbite and hypothermia.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Those who don't take proper precautions are at risk for hypothermia and frostbite through Wednesday morning, the weather service said.
—Austin American-Statesman, 14 Jan. 2024
Russian military historians have attributed the comparatively low rate of frostbite and trench foot among Soviet forces to their old military practice of using layered linen foot bandages instead of socks.
—Antony Beevor, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2022
If the wind chill is in the 10 minutes of frostbite range, then districts may call for a two-hour delay.
—Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
Be aware of the symptoms of both frostbite and hypothermia.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
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“Frostbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frostbite. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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frostbite
1 of 2 verb
frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt
: to injure by frost or frostbite
frostbite
2 of 2 noun
: the freezing of a surface or deeper layer of tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands)
Medical Definition
frostbite
1 of 2 transitive verb
frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
frostbite
2 of 2 noun
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands)
also
: the damage to tissues caused by freezing
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