English dictionary

masticate

/'m/&/st/@/,k/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

grind and knead

verb.contact

Examples
Masticate rubber.

Source: WordNet 3.0
chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

verb.consumption

Synonyms chew jaw manducate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To grind or crush with, or as with, the teeth and prepare for swallowing and digestion; to chew; as, to <i>masticate</i> food.

verb

Source: webster1913