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nibbling
nibbling[′nib·liŋ] (mechanical engineering) Contour cutting of material by the action of a reciprocating punch that takes repeated small bites as the work is passed beneath it. nibbling
nibbling The consumption of multiple (up to 17) smaller meals per day, as opposed to the typical 3 meals/day.
While the terms snacking and nibbling may be used interchangeably, American colloquial usage might define snacking as the off-mealtime consumption of food, usually of junk/snack foods; in contrast, nibbling typically consists of more regular consumption, often of healthy foods.nibbling Nutrition The consumption of multiple–up to 17–'mini-meals' per day, as opposed to the usual 3 meals/day. Cf Bingeing, Gorging. |