present participle of bite the bullet

(automotive) The point where the clutch engages when the pedal is released. / (more generally) The precise position at which a control mechanism as been moved just enough to cause a device to operate.

Of a horse, cribbing; seizing the manger or other solid object with the teeth and drawing in wind.

present participle of bite down

present participle of bite off

present participle of cow bite

plural of biting point

(obsolete) Contemptible; unscrupulous; shifty; thieving.

Alternative form of cockbiting

the habit of biting one's fingernails.