Chew

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1 English 1.1 Transitive verb 1.1.1 Related terms 1.1.2 Translations 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related term

English

Transitive verb

to chew (chews , chewed , chewing)

1. To 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.

Related terms

• chewing gum
• chew over
• chew the cud
• chewy

Translations

• Chinese Characters: 齚
• Chinese: 嚼, 咀嚼
• French: mâcher
• Italian: masticare
• Japanese: 噛む (かむ, kamu)
• Swedish: tugga

Noun

chew (chews )

1. A small sweet that eaten by chewing.

Related term

• penny chew