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Definition of Frostbite
1. Noun. Destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene.
Exact synonyms: Cryopathy
Generic synonyms: Harm, Hurt, Injury, Trauma
Specialized synonyms: Immersion Foot, Trench Foot
Generic synonyms: Harm, Hurt, Injury, Trauma
Specialized synonyms: Immersion Foot, Trench Foot
Definition of Frostbite
1. n. The freezing, or effect of a freezing, of some part of the body, as the ears or nose.
2. v. t. To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.
Definition of Frostbite
1. Noun. The freezing, or effect of a freezing, of some part of the body. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To engage in winter sailboating. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Frostbite
1. to injure by extreme cold [v -BIT, -BITTEN, -BITING, -BITES]
Medical Definition of Frostbite
1. A cold injury that is accompanied by pallor, numbness and a loss of cold sensation. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Frostbite
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