to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
play-biting (e.g. by pets); mouthing; nipping
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
occlusion; bite; engaging or meshing (of gears)
sacrificial opponent; jobber (in wrestling); foil; weak player brought in to make the opponent appear stronger
to explain carefully and slowly; to explain politely in simple terms; to spoon-feed
to feign composure; to act like one has (time, money, strength, etc.) to spare
once bitten twice shy; to become over cautious from a bad experience; (lit.) to be bitten by a snake and thus fear a rotten rope (which resembles a snake)
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)