to bite

to chew; to gnaw; to masticate

to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to stutter; to stammer

to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

to engage (of cogs, zippers, etc.); to mesh; to fit together

to be involved in

Archaic; Used by Edo period prostitutes

to convince; to persuade

grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism

grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth

Idiomatic expression

to participate in (as a member); to get involved in

front-row sets; ringside seats

Idiomatic expression

to depend on someone else's (financial) support (usu. one's parents')