jpdb beta

to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest

to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat