Background for gnaw
BeDict Logo

gnaw

/nɔː/

Meanings
verb
To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

Examples :

"The dog gnawed the bone until it broke in two."
action animal

Related Words

Illustration corrode

corrode verb

/kəˈɹəʊd/ /kəˈɹoʊd/

To eat away bit by bit; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali.

"Saltwater can corrode metal on cars, causing rust. "

Illustration gnawed

gnawed verb

/nɔd/ /nɔːd/

To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

"The dog gnawed the bone until it broke in two."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration anxiety

anxiety noun

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"Before the big exam, Maria felt a strong anxiety about failing. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration tough

tough noun

/tʌf/

A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

"They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."

Illustration excessive

excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration persistently

persistently adverb

/pɚˈsɪstəntli/ /pərˈsɪstəntli/

In a persistent manner.

"The small girl persistently asked her father to buy her the doll."

Illustration upcoming

upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

Illustration produce

produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "

Illustration causing

causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."