the world > food and drink > food > consumption of food or drink > eating > processes or manners of eating > eat via specific process [verb (transitive)] > chew > thoroughly or again (5)
transitive. To chew thoroughly.
transitive. To chew again. Also figurative.
transitive. To chew, turn over in the mouth again. Also in extended use.
transitive. To chaw or chew again. Also figurative.
transitive to masticate thoroughly; also figurative.