Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈbaɪtɚ/
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- General-American
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/ˈbaɪtə/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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ˈbaɪtɚ
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- US
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ˈbaɪtə
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- GB
Noun
A fish that tends to take bait.
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She tried the same cast several times. I signaled her to switch flies. After two such changes we still couldn't move the fish. Some steelhead are biters; some are not.
A person who takes up an offer or request.
Usage- Figurative
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I put up some fliers for the org but didn't get any biters
A stone that barely touches the outside of the house.
One who copies someone else's work, style or techniques, especially in hip-hop.
Usage- Slang
A cheat or fraudster.
Usage- Obsolete
A zombie.
Noun
Something (a data unit, machine etc.) with a width of a specified amount of bits.
Usage- In compounds
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The first microprocessor was a 4-bit device called the 4004. Today you can buy 1-bit machines, 4-biters, 8-biters, 12-biters and 16-biters. Which one should you buy, and why?
Didn't know it was an 8-biter first, cool. The ST Star Raiders is pretty cool - my fav one yet & worth any $5.
Noun
someone who bites