Synonyms: chew, jaw, manducate, masticate
Definition: chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
Usage: He jawed his bubble gum; Chew your food and don't swallow it!; The cows were masticating the grass
Definition: make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
Usage: grate one's teeth in anger
Synonyms: masticate
Definition: grind and knead
Usage: masticate rubber
Definition: make uniform
Usage: knead dough; work the clay until it is soft