FROSTBITTEN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does frostbitten mean? 

• FROSTBITTEN (adjective)
  The adjective FROSTBITTEN has 1 sense:

1. injured by freezing or partial freezing

  Familiarity information: FROSTBITTEN used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FROSTBITTEN (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Injured by freezing or partial freezing

Context example:

frostbitten grapes unsalable as fresh fruit

Similar:

frozen (turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold)

 Context examples 

Don't rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it at all. This can cause more damage.

(Frostbite, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Meg sighed, and turned to the frostbitten garden again.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

Unless absolutely necessary, do not walk on frostbitten feet or toes. Walking increases the damage.

(Frostbite, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

"November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year," said Margaret, standing at the window one dull afternoon, looking out at the frostbitten garden.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

You can also warm the affected area using body heat. For example, use your armpit to warm frostbitten fingers.

(Frostbite, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)