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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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
The weather concern isn’t just that the freezing temperatures snow will make driving conditions treacherous, but that the cold increases the risks of frostbite.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 17 Jan. 2024
Owing to a series of unfortunate events, a third man, who was suffering from frostbite, ended up stuck at the camp as well and had to have his toes amputated with a penknife.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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
The weather concern isn’t just that the freezing temperatures snow will make driving conditions treacherous, but that the cold increases the risks of frostbite.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 17 Jan. 2024
Owing to a series of unfortunate events, a third man, who was suffering from frostbite, ended up stuck at the camp as well and had to have his toes amputated with a penknife.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Frostbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frostbite. Accessed 17 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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