verbπShareTo crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed."The cow was slowly chewing its grass. "physiologyfoodactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grind, tear, or otherwise degrade or demolish something with teeth or as with teeth."He keeps his feed in steel drums to prevent the mice from chewing holes in the feed-sacks."physiologybodyactionfoodanimalhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo think about something; to ponder; to chew over."The professor stood at the blackboard, chalk in hand, and chewed the question the student had asked."mindactionphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is chewed on; mastication."The cow's slow chewing was the only sound in the quiet field. "physiologyactionfoodbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe consumption of (the juice from) the khat plant."The afternoon slump at the market is often blamed on the widespread chewing of khat. "cultureplantfooddrinktraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe consumption of loose leaf tobacco juice from tobacco plants by chewing leaves near the cheek."His grandfather's habit of chewing was evident in the dark stains on his teeth and the small tin he always carried. "culturefoodplanttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
