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

Savoring a moment, extending a meal past five minutes and chewing with attention aren’t dramatic overhauls.

— Allison Palmer July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
It's understood that 50 percent of digestion begins in the mouth, so guests are encouraged to chew for much longer than comes naturally.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026