as in chewed
to crush or grind with the teeth
please don't gnaw on that steak bone—it's very unseemly
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All types of cabbage contain antioxidant compounds that become active when the vegetable is chopped or chewed.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
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Look for signs like scratching noises, droppings, and chewed food bags to confirm if rats are present.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Gnawed (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawed%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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