transitive. To bite (something) persistently so as to injure it or remove portions of it; to wear away by a continued biting or nibbling.
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| 释义 | the world > food and drink > food > consumption of food or drink > eating > processes or manners of eating > eat via specific process [verb (transitive)] > nibble or gnaw (9) gnawa1000 transitive. To bite (something) persistently so as to injure it or remove portions of it; to wear away by a continued biting or nibbling. bitec1250 trans. To go on nipping (portions of food), to nibble; to eat. Obs. nibblea1500 transitive. To take a small bite, or a series of small bites, at or from (a thing); to bite away gradually; to bite tentatively, delicately… knabble1580 To bite, gnaw, nibble. Usually intransitive or absol. with at, upon. knepa1642 intransitive and transitive = knap, v.2 knuba1652 transitive. To bite (something) gently, to nibble. nab1653 To bite gently, to nibble. transitive. chumble1821 To gnaw, nibble, peck. natter1862 transitive. Scottish and English regional. To gnaw, nibble. Also intransitive with at. Also in extended use. Now rare. |
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