Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gnow
Verb
/nɔː/
Definition
To gnaw or chew persistently.
Examples
- The dog began to gnow on the bone eagerly.
- She couldn’t help but gnow at her fingernails when she was nervous.
- The rabbit gnowed through the garden fence, eager for a tasty snack.
Meaning
This verb refers to the action of biting or nibbling something continuously, often used in the context of animals using their teeth to wear down or break apart food.
Synonyms
- gnaw
- bite
- chew
- munch
