The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FROSTBITE
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What does FROSTBITE mean?
FROSTBITE noun- An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.
- To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.
- To engage in winter sailboating.