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masticate
verb
chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
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ˈmæstɪkeɪt
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verb
chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
“He jawed his bubble gum”
verb
grind and knead
“masticate rubber”
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Example Sentences
He jawed his bubble gum
Chew your food and don't swallow it!
The cows were masticating the grass
masticate rubber
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