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chaw

verb
\ ˈchȯ How to pronounce chaw (audio) \
chawed; chawing; chaws

Definition of chaw

 (Entry 1 of 2)

chaw

noun

Definition of chaw (Entry 2 of 2)

: a chew especially of tobacco

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Examples of chaw in a Sentence

Verb

the farmer was intently chawing a carrot

Noun

enjoyed a chaw of tobacco

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Both of my sons are users of smokeless tobacco (chaw). — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, "Guy’s lies lead straight to the gym," 10 June 2018 Both of my sons are users of smokeless tobacco (chaw). — Amy Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, "Guy's lies lead straight to the gym," 10 June 2018

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First Known Use of chaw

Verb

1506, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1709, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for chaw

Verb

by alteration

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More Definitions for chaw

chaw

noun

English Language Learners Definition of chaw

US, informal : a piece or amount of chewing tobacco

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