What kind of winter bite leaves no visible teeth marks, but turns your toes numb and your nose red?
Frostbite
This wordplay contrasts a literal animal bite with the compound word 'frostbite.' It describes the severe cold condition caused by freezing winter weather that affects skin without involving any actual teeth.
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