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Chew

Definition

To bite and crush food with your teeth in order to make it easier to swallow, or to bite and crush something else, such as gum, in a repeated motion.

Example Sentences

1She began to chew her food slowly and carefully, making sure to swallow each bite before taking another.
2Do you chew your gum loudly or quietly?
3He was not allowed to chew gum in class, so he had to spit it out before entering the room.
4If you chew your nails, you might damage the skin around them.
5There are some foods that are difficult to chew, such as tough meat or hard candy.

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