Biter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbaɪtɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Biter is a noun meaning Agent noun of bite; someone or something who bites or tends to bite.
Meaning
Agent noun of bite; someone or something who bites or tends to bite.
More Meanings
- (fishing) A fish that tends to take bait.
- (figurative) A person who takes up an offer or request.
- (curling) A stone that barely touches the outside of the house.
- (fiction) A zombie.
- (in combination, computing) Something (a data unit, machine etc.) with a width of a specified amount of bits.
- (slang) One who copies someone else's work, style or techniques, especially in hip-hop.
- (obsolete) A cheat or fraudster.
Example Sentences
Not all dogs are biters.
I put up some fliers for the org but didn't get any biters
Didn't know it was an 8-biter first, cool. The ST Star Raiders is pretty cool - my fav one yet & worth any $5.
She tried the same cast several times. I signaled her to switch flies. After two such changes we still couldn't move the fish. Some steelhead are biters; some are not.
Word Forms
- biters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gnat, nail, baitfish, bait, strike, baitfishing.
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