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seize with teeth

/siːz wɪð tiːθ/

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phrase

/siːz wɪð tiːθ/B2informal
  • ruКрепко захватывать, удерживать или сжимать что-либо зубами; часто используется буквально для животных или образно для выражения решимости.

To grip, hold, or bite down on something firmly using the teeth, often used literally for animals or figuratively for determination.

  1. Bite or grip firmlyB1informal

    To take hold of something by clamping down with the teeth.

    ruСхватить зубами

    • The dog seized the bone with its teeth.
    • She seized the rope with her teeth to free her hands.
    • The puppy seized the toy with its teeth and ran away.