as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
the farmer was intently chawing a carrot
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Recent Examples of chaw
In cooler months, a hadrosaur might chaw rotten logs to get their daily fiber—with mushrooms and insects adding a little protein to the mix.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022
Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaw
chew
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Both pests feed on rose leaves, sucking the sap or chewing the leaves, which weakens the plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the original video, Rupert Grint (yes, Ron Weasley from Harry Potter) played a Sheeran superfan with a serious, unhealthy obsession — sneaking onstage during a show, hopping into Sheeran’s tour bus, and even chewing his gum.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Chaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaw. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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