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frostbitten
[ frawst-bit-n, frost- ]
adjective
- injured by frost or extreme cold.
verb (used with object)
- past participle of frostbite.
Word History and Origins
Origin of frostbitten1
Example Sentences
“When you get down to people who get really frostbitten and really at risk of losing digits, it’s pretty uncommon,” Dr. Stockbridge said.
One particular tale from “Chinese Menu” tells of how dumplings once apparently cured a village’s frostbitten ears.
Adorning her frostbitten hands are two wedding rings: Hers on the left, her deceased husband’s on her right.
Inside, Mr. Coyner’s shoes were soaking wet, his feet so frostbitten he was hobbling with pain when he tried to stand up.
Despite McNish building a new boat on the pack ice with frostbitten hands, he was denied the Polar Medal because he had fallen out with Shackleton.
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