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gnawing definition

gnaw·ing (nô′iŋ)

noun

  1. a sensation of dull, constant pain or suffering
  2. pangs, esp. of hunger

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gnawing Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • keep: He will try to forget it and may even remove himself from the scene but it will keep gnawing at his heart.

Preposition: at

  • foundation: She fears the sea could be gnawing at the foundations of her house within 20 years.

Preposition: through

  • woodwork: They also damage property by gnawing through woodwork, wires, pipes and household items.

Adjective modifier

  • constant: Having a constant gnawing in your gut and hallucinations about pork rinds is not a merry thing.

Modifies a noun

  • hunger: A never-ending gnawing hunger in the pit of your tormented soul.

Noun used with modifier

  • carnivore: Burning and carnivore gnawing were not particularly common and an average of 9 % of bones had been butchered.

Preposition: on

  • nut: Another mouse a few feet down was less self-concious and was gnawing on a nut or something.
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