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gnaw (on)

verb

Definition of gnaw (on)

as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth please don't gnaw on that steak bone—it's very unseemly

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chew

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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

Definition of chew

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