frost-bite

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Linday's cheeks burned with frost-bite as he squatted over the cooking.

THE END OF THE STORY 2010
The skin across the cheekbones was black with repeated frost-bite.

THE END OF THE STORY 2010
She bent over and pulled back the furs, disclosing a face composed principally of large, staring, black eyes, and of skin, dark and scabbed by repeated frost-bite, tightly stretched across the bones.

THE MAN ON THE OTHER BANK 2010
To commence with, all but two or three had suffered frost-bite.

Chapter 19 2010
To avoid getting frost-bite on your toes, bring your snow boots.

Not all fun and frolic at Davos 2011 Raju Narisetti 2011
To commence with, all but two or three had suffered frost-bite.

Chapter 19 2010
"This woman's touch means frost-bite," smiled Eden.

Dear Carl Ginny Woods 2010
On a closer examination I discovered the frost-bite.

The South Pole~ On the Barrier 2009
But all I say is this -- that 'twas in our country's cause, And we did not mind a frost-bite when 'twas in our country's cause.

The South Pole~ Northward 2009
Now, it is a fact that if one can wear soft foot-gear exclusively the risk of frost-bite is far less than if one is compelled to wear stiff boots; in soft foot-gear, of course, the foot can move far more easily and keep warm.

The South Pole~ Plan and Preparations 2009