as in chewed
to crush or grind with the teeth
she tends to bite on her pencils when she thinks hard
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In one instance, the facility in Hartford reportedly had to close its kitchen for three to four weeks after rodents had chewed their way into the food supply, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Jan. 2026 -
An Ottawa Fire Services investigator determined the fire started after the family dog chewed on a heated skiing glove containing a lithium-ion battery.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Bit (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bit%20%28on%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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