Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
manducate
verb
/ˈmæn.dʒʊ.keɪt/
Definition
To chew.
Examples
- The cow manducates its food thoroughly before swallowing.
- In order to enjoy the meal, it’s important to manducate slowly.
Meaning
Manducate refers to the action of chewing food, especially in a manner that involves grinding or breaking it down in the mouth before swallowing.
Synonyms
- chew
- masticate
- gnaw
