adjective
- not given to biting or not capable of biting
Usage: often used to describe insects or animals
Examples
- The nonbiting midges swarmed around the lake but caused no discomfort.
- She preferred nonbiting pets like rabbits and guinea pigs.
- The park ranger explained that most of the local snake species are nonbiting.
- Nonbiting flies can still be annoying even though they don’t hurt.
- The veterinarian recommended nonbiting toys for the puppy.
- Many nonbiting insects are actually beneficial to gardens.