bite down

UK
/baɪt daʊn/
US
/baɪt daʊn/

Translations

bite downverb
bit down
Past Simple
bitten down
Past Participle
biting down
Gerund
UK
/baɪt daʊn/
US
/baɪt daʊn/
serrer les dents
She had to bite down on the mouthpiece during the dental procedure.
Elle a dû serrer les dents sur l'embout buccal pendant l'intervention dentaire.

Definitions

bite downverb
To press or clamp the teeth together firmly.
She had to bite down on the mouthpiece during the dental procedure.