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in the PONS Dictionary

bit·ing ['baɪtɪŋ] ADJ

biting

I. 'nail-bit·ing ADJ

nail-biting
nail-biting film

I. bite [baɪt] N

1. bite (using teeth):

bite of an insect

2. bite fig (sharpness):

3. bite (fish):

4. bite no pl (pungency):

II. bite <bit, bitten> [baɪt] VB trans (cut with teeth)

bite insect
what's biting you? fig

III. bite <bit, bitten> [baɪt] VB intr

1. bite (with teeth):

bite dog, snake
bite insect

2. bite also fig (take bait):

3. bite (affect):

Phrases:

'sound bite N

'snake bite N

'bite-sized ADJ

biting/dry wit
Present
Ibite
youbite
he/she/itbites
webite
youbite
theybite
Past
Ibit
youbit
he/she/itbit
webit
youbit
theybit
Present Perfect
Ihavebitten
youhavebitten
he/she/ithasbitten
wehavebitten
youhavebitten
theyhavebitten
Past Perfect
Ihadbitten
youhadbitten
he/she/ithadbitten
wehadbitten
youhadbitten
theyhadbitten