seize with teeth

Other forms: seized with teeth

Definitions of seize with teeth
  1. verb
    to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
    synonyms: bite
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    gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
    bite off, snap at
    bite off with a quick bite
    snap
    bring the jaws together
    nibble
    bite gently
    nip
    give a small sharp bite to
    nibble
    bite off very small pieces
    type of:
    grip
    hold fast or firmly
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