morso

Definitions of morso
  1. noun
    the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
    synonyms: addentatura
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    type of:
    alimentazione, nutrizione
    the act of consuming food
  2. noun
    piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding
    synonyms: filetto, freno
  3. noun
    a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
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    types:
    briciola, midolla, mollica
    small piece of e.g. bread or cake
    type of:
    assaggio
    a small amount eaten or drunk
  4. noun
    a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
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    type of:
    ferita, lesione
    an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
  5. noun
    the quantity that can be held in the mouth
    synonyms: boccata, boccone
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