What is chew

To meditate on; ponder. To make a crushing and grinding motion with the teeth. The act of chewing. Something held in the mouth and chewed, especially a plug of tobacco. To chew something. To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws ; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed. To grind , tear , or otherwise degrade or demolish something with teeth or as with teeth.

A small sweet , such as a taffy , that is eaten by chewing. The definition of chew means to use teeth to bite, cut through and grind into smaller pieces, or is slang meaning to reprimand someone. To talk together in a friendly, leisurely way; chat at length. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Smokeless Tobacco? Smokeless tobacco comes as either snuff or chewing tobacco: Snuff is finer-grain tobacco that sometimes comes in pouches that look like teabags.

Chewing tobacco is larger-grain tobacco leaves that are twisted or shredded and come loose in paper packets or small cans. Why Is Smokeless Tobacco Dangerous? If you use smokeless tobacco, these tips can help you quit: Use nicotine gum or a nicotine patch, but only after talking to your doctor about which would work best for you.

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Idioms about chew. Also chew the rag. Words nearby chew chevron , chevronel , chevrotain , chevy , Chevy Chase , chew , Chewa , chewable , chewie , chewing gum , chewing louse. Words related to chew bite , chomp , gnaw , nibble , champ , chaw , crunch , dispatch , gulp , gum , manducate , masticate , munch , rend , ruminate , scrunch , consider , deliberate , meditate , mull. This vegan pozole verde highlights the subtly sweet flavors of corn Daniela Galarza May 20, Washington Post.

Heart disease. The nicotine in chew can make heart rate and blood pressure go up, which can lead to heart disease.

Gum disease. Even with regular dental care, chew can cause tooth loss, receding gums, stained teeth, and bad breath. Chew contains a lot of sugar that can weaken teeth and cause cavities. Other Resources National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research — info about smokeless tobacco and links to other resources.