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Present participle for to take small bites or nibbles at or out of
“My dad and I nibble slowly at our sandwiches, avoiding conversation on our way to the rehab center.”
Present participle for to chew or bite on food with one's teeth
“They nibble hungrily on the gingerbread but the ugly witch who lives in the house casts a spell on them and catches them.”
Present participle for to taste, eat or snack on something, typically something light
“Clusters of sweets were put out in little bowls for the guests to nibble on as they toured the manor.”
Present participle for to gradually consume or wear away
“The osteoclasts nibble away at the surface of the bone, forming small indentations or grooves.”
Present participle for to sample the flavor of something orally
Present participle for to eat or consume as food
Present participle for to be enticed or tempted into doing something
An act of consuming food
Related to livestock, especially those that are free to roam and graze
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