Meaning Of The Word Gnaw

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What's The Definition Of Gnaw?

gnaw
verb: If a feeling or thought gnaws at you, it causes you to keep worrying.
verb: If people or animals gnaw something or gnaw at it, they bite it repeatedly.

gnaw in American English
to cut, bite, and wear away bit by bit with the teeth
intransitive verb: to bite or chew persistently
transitive verb: to bite or chew on, esp. persistently

gnaw in British English
noun: the act or an instance of gnawing
verb: to bite (at) or chew (upon) constantly so as to wear away little by little

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