Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gnaw
verb
/nɔː/
Definition
To bite or chew on something persistently.
Examples
- The dog began to gnaw on its bone.
- She felt a gnawing anxiety before the exam.
- The mouse gnawed through the wood to get to the food.
Meaning
Gnawing refers to the act of eating or biting away at something gradually, often used in reference to animals that chew on hard materials or to the feeling of worry that eats away at someone.
Synonyms
- chew
- bite
- grind
- erode
- nibble
