Frostbite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Frostbite is a noun meaning An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.
Meaning
An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.
- (intransitive) To engage in winter sailboating.
Word Forms
- frostbites
- frostbiting
- frostbit
- frostbitten
Synonyms for frostbite
Depending on context, synonyms include cryopathy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cryopathy, freezing, frostnip, frostburn, froste, frost.
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