Word: crossbiting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: cross
bi
ting
Definition: Present participle of crossbite. An occlusal irregularity where a tooth (or teeth) has a more buccal or lingual position than its corresponding antagonist tooth in the upper or lower arcade.
Morphemes:
Affix: cross
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make or form a cross.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crux
Language: la
Decoded: crux
PoS: Noun
Meaning: wooden frame on which criminals were crucified, especially a cross
Affix: bite
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.