Thesaurus results for CHAW

chaw

verb

ˈchȯ

Definition of chaw

as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth the farmer was intently chawing a carrot

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Recent Examples of chaw In cooler months, a hadrosaur might chaw rotten logs to get their daily fiber—with mushrooms and insects adding a little protein to the mix. — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaw

chew

Verb

Microbes began chewing and spewing, transforming the chemistry of oceans and rocks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Tooth enamel is the tough outer coating that shields your teeth from chewing, acids, temperature swings and daily wear.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026