bite

A painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin.

(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait.

“after fishing for an hour he still had not had a bite”

A portion removed from the whole.

“the government's weekly bite from my paycheck”

A wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person.

A small amount of solid food; a mouthful.

Wit having a sharp and caustic quality.

“the bite of satire”

A light informal meal.

A strong odor or taste property.

“the sulfurous bite of garlic”

The act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws.

Penetrate or cut, as with a knife.

Deliver a sting to.

To grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws.

“Gunny invariably tried to bite her”

Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort.