chew
chew
verb
To break down food in the mouth using teeth before swallowing it.
"She chewed her sandwich slowly."
noun
An act of chewing, or something intended for chewing, like a sweet or toy.
"The dog enjoyed a good chew."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: manducate, jaw, masticate, manduction, chewing, mastication, wad, plug, cud, chaw, quid