Biter

Definitions

1. Agent noun of bite; someone or something who bites or tends to bite.
   agent, form-of
2. Something (a data unit, machine etc.) with a width of a specified amount of bits.
   in-compounds
3. A fish that tends to take bait.
4. A stone that barely touches the outside of the house.
5. One who copies someone else's work, style or techniques, especially in hip-hop.
   slang
6. A cheat or fraudster.
   obsolete
7. A zombie.

Equivalents

Examples

“Not all dogs are biters.”

“My dislike was reinforced in 2016 when researchers discovered that more than three-quarters of the domestic boars and 40 per cent of wild boars they examined had bite⟳ injuries to their penises. The photos are horrific. Just who the biters were remains a mystery, but I think⟳ something goes wrong when a fundamentally herbivorous creature acquires a taste⟳ for flesh.”

“She tried the same cast⟳ several times. I signaled her to switch⟳ flies. After two such changes we still couldn't move⟳ the fish⟳. Some steelhead are biters; some are not.”

“The first microprocessor was a 4-bit device called the 4004. Today you can buy⟳ 1-bit machines, 4-biters, 8-biters, 12-biters and 16-biters. Which one should you buy⟳, and why?”

“Didn't know⟳ it was an 8-biter first, cool. The ST Star Raiders is pretty cool - my fav one yet & worth any $5.”

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