IPA: //ˈfrɔːstbaɪt//
KK: /ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/
adjective
Definition: A condition caused by extreme cold that damages skin and underlying tissues, usually affecting fingers, toes, ears, and nose.
Example: After spending hours outside in the freezing temperatures, he developed frostbite on his fingers.
noun
Definition: An injury that occurs when skin and other tissues freeze due to very cold temperatures, often affecting areas like the fingers, toes, nose, or ears.
Example: After being outside in the snow for too long, he developed frostbite on his toes.
transitive verb
Definition: To cause injury to a part of the body due to extreme cold, resulting in damage to the skin and underlying tissues.
Example: He was careful not to frostbite his fingers while climbing in the snow.