chew
verb (used with object)
to crush or grind with the teeth; masticate.
unchewed
-
a word derived from
chew.
Example Sentences
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Despite the stomach's best efforts, unchewed food may reach the intestine without being sufficiently digested.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2024
If a pancake could dream, it might long for legs so it could jump off your breakfast plate in pursuit of a better, unchewed life.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2021
And most of the cast try to keep up by frantically stuffing into their maws whatever crumbs of scenery Streep leaves unchewed.
From Slate ● Dec. 26, 2013
An unchewed piece of steak did what Bogolyubov could not.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2013
We sat frozen, the food in our mouths momentarily unchewed.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
