Masticate
['mæstɪkeɪt]
Definition
(v. t.) To grind or crush with, or as with, the teeth and prepare for swallowing and digestion; to chew; as, to masticate food.
Typed by Justine
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. Chew, eat, manducate, MUNCH.
Inputed by Ezra
Definition
v.t. to chew: to grind with the teeth.—adj. Mas′ticable that may be chewed.—ns. Masticā′tion act or process of chewing; Masticā′tor a machine for cutting up meat for people unable to chew: a machine used in purifying india-rubber.—adj. Mas′ticatory chewing: adapted for chewing.—n. a substance chewed to increase the saliva.
Typist: Phil
Examples
- Thoroughly masticate the food, and well salivate it before swallowing. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Editor: Zeke