bite down

UK
/baɪt daʊn/
US
/baɪt daʊn/
bite downverb
bit down
Past Simple
bitten down
Past Participle
biting down
ing-form
UK
/baɪt daʊn/
US
/baɪt daʊn/
Translations
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
To press or clamp the teeth together firmly.
She had to bite down on the mouthpiece during the dental procedure.