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chewer

|chew/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈtʃuːər/

🇬🇧

/ˈtʃuːə/

(chew)

grinding with teeth

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
chew	chewers	chews	chewed	chewed	chewing	chewing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'chew' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ceowan', where 'ceowan' meant 'to bite or gnaw'.

Historical Evolution

'ceowan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'chew'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bite or gnaw', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to crush or grind with the teeth'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or animal that chews.

The dog is a notorious chewer of shoes.

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Last updated: 2025/01/19 02:07