bit down

UK
/bɪt daʊn/
US
/bɪt daʊn/

Translations

bite downverb

bit down

Past Simple

bit down
Past Simple
bitten down
Past Participle
biting down
Gerund
UK
/baɪt daʊn/
US
/baɪt daʊn/
сжать зубы
He had to bite down to endure the pain.
Ему пришлось сжать зубы, чтобы выдержать боль.
She had to bite down on the stick during the procedure.
Ей пришлось прикусить палку во время процедуры.

Definitions

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