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| ratbite fever |
either of two infectious diseases transmitted by the bites of rats or other animals, one characterized by inflammation, back and joint pains, headache, and vomiting, and the other by a purplish rash, recurrent fever, and ulceration near the bite. |
| rat mite |
a widespread mite carried by rats that can transmit typhus to humans or cause inflammation of the skin by its bite. |
| snakebite |
the bite of a snake, esp. a venomous one, or the effects it produces. |
| snap |
a quick and sudden try to grab or bite. [1/21 definitions] |
| snappish |
apt to snap or bite, as an animal. [1/2 definitions] |
| tarantula |
any of several related large American spiders, found mainly in tropical regions, that have hairy legs and a poisonous but not fatal bite. [1/2 definitions] |
| tick fever |
any infectious fever, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, transmitted to humans by the bite of a tick. |
| truffle |
a bite-sized piece of rich chocolate candy, often flavored with extra sweetening or liqueurs. [1/2 definitions] |
| venomous |
producing venom; able to inflict a poisonous bite or sting. [1/2 definitions] |
| yakitori |
a Japanese dish consisting of bite-sized pieces of marinated meat, usu. chicken, that is placed on skewers with vegetable pieces and grilled. |
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