frostbite
Translation
frostbite
Examples
He suffered from severe frostbite on his toes.
He suffered from severe frostbite on his toes.
Grammar Patterns
((to suffer from frostbite)) to experience the medical condition of frostbite He suffered from severe frostbite on his toes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: congelation, chilblain (milder form)
Etymology
A combination of 'frost' (extreme cold) and 'bite' (as if the cold is biting the skin).
Memory Tips
Imagine the cold is like a dog that 'bites' your skin, causing an injury. Frost + bite = frostbite.