biting cold
ˈbaɪtɪŋ kəʊld
Definition

Definition of biting cold - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

weatherharshly cold and unpleasant
  • We stayed inside to avoid the biting cold weather.
freezing frigid icy

Noun

1.
intensitysharp and intense coldness
  • The biting cold of the winter morning was unbearable.
chill freeze frost
2.
weatherextremely cold weather causing discomfort
  • The biting cold made it hard to stay outside for long.
freezing cold
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Expressions with biting

what is biting youexp.
ask why someone is acting irritated or upset playfully
Why are you so grumpy? What is biting you?
be biting the bulletv.
endure a painful situation bravely
She is biting the bullet and going through the surgery.
biting remarkn.
harsh or cruel comment
Her biting remark left him speechless.
biting windn.
wind that causes discomfort or pain
The hikers struggled against the biting wind on the mountain.
nail-bitingadj.
causing strong anxiety, tension, or suspense
It was a nail-biting finish to the game.
biting satiren.
criticism using sharp wit
The play is a biting satire on the current political situation.

Expressions with cold

catch coldv.
become ill with a cold virus
She might catch cold if she goes out without a coat.
cold snapn.
brief period of sudden cold weather
The cold snap caught everyone by surprise.
go coldv.
become physically cold after being warm
The coffee will go cold if left out.
cold calln.
telephone call or visit without prior appointment
Receiving a cold call can be surprising and often unwelcome.
catch a coldv.
become infected with a cold virus
She started sneezing and realized she might catch a cold..
come down with a coldv.
become sick with a cold
She might come down with a cold after the rain.
in the coldadv.
outside in cold weather
She waited for the bus in the cold.
keep in cold storagev.
store something in a cold place to keep it fresh
We keep the meat in cold storage to prevent spoilage.
nurse a coldv.
care for oneself to recover from a cold
She stayed home to nurse a cold.
blood is running coldexp.
feel very scared or shocked suddenly
When she heard the noise, her blood was running cold.

Terms related to biting cold

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bitebitterchillyfrostyglacialnippypolarwintrybitternesscoldnessfrigidityharshness

Terms with biting cold included in their meaning

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piercingadj.
weather
intense or biting cold or wind
nip atv.
cold weather
be sharply cold like a biting sensation
parkyadj.
weather
cold in a sharp, biting way

Examples of biting cold in a sentence

  • They shivered in the biting cold night.
  • The biting cold of the wind cut through his jacket.
  • The biting cold of the night made it hard to sleep.
  • The biting cold numbed my fingers.
  • We couldn't escape the biting cold.

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  1. French:froid mordant, froid piquant, ...
  2. German:beißend kalt, klirrende Kälte, ...
  3. Italian:freddo pungente, freddo intenso, ...
  4. Spanish:frío penetrante, frío intenso, ...
  5. Portuguese:frio cortante, frio intenso, ...
  6. Chinese:刺骨的寒冷, 严寒, ...
  7. Japanese:厳しい寒さ, 刺すような寒さ, ...
  8. Arabic:قارص, بَرْد قارِس, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַר חוֹדֵר, קוֹר מַקְפִּיא, ...
  10. Russian:резкий холод, пронизывающий холод, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кусючий холод, лютий мороз, ...
  12. Hindi:कड़ाके की ठंड, तेज ठंड, ...

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