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Gnaw Definition & Meaning

gnaw
verb
  1. bite or chew on with the teeth; "gnaw an old cracker"
  2. become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gnaw mean?
bite or chew on with the teeth; "gnaw an old cracker" become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"
What part of speech is gnaw?
Gnaw is a verb.
How many definitions does gnaw have?
Gnaw has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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