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chaw vs bite

bite vs chaw

chaw and bite both are nouns.

chaw and bite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chaw Yes No Yes No
bite Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bite is a hypernym of chaw; that is, bite is a word with a broader meaning than chaw:
  • chaw: a wad of something chewable as tobacco
  • bite: a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
Other hypernyms of chaw include bit, morsel.
chaw (noun) bite (noun)
a wad of something chewable as tobacco the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
a portion removed from the whole
a strong odor or taste property
wit having a sharp and caustic quality
(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
a light informal meal
a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
chaw (verb) bite (verb)
chew without swallowing to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
penetrate or cut, as with a knife
deliver a sting to
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
Difference between chaw and bite

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