masticate
UK /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/ US /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/
verb 2
Definitions
verb
1
To chew (usually food).
The cow stood, quietly masticating its cud.
The fat boy rose, opened his eyes, swallowed the huge piece of pie he had been in the act of masticating when he last fell asleep, and slowly obeyed his master’s orders.
2
To grind or knead something into a pulp.
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