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

The alkaloid 7-OH does not appear in the fresh kratom leaf that people in Southeast Asia chew, according to Hill.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
Opt for heavy materials like sheet metal, heavy gauge hardware cloth, or concrete mortar, since mice can chew through a variety of other materials.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026