Thesaurus results for CHAW

chaw

verb

ˈchȯ

Definition of chaw

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. — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaw

chew

Verb

If left untreated, gum disease can spread to the bones surrounding your gums, making chewing painful.

— Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
As was often the case in college towns, the music scene and its cycling culture often chewed the same dirt.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026