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seize with teeth

/siːz wɪð tiːθ/

Traducción: Aferrar, sostener o apretar algo con los dientes; se usa literalmente para animales o figurativamente para expresar determinación.

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/siːz wɪð tiːθ/B2informal
  • esAferrar, sostener o apretar algo con los dientes; se usa literalmente para animales o figurativamente para expresar determinación.

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.

    esasir con los dientes

    • 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.