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to gnaw
01
かじる, むさぼる
to chew on something persistently
Transitive: to gnaw at sth | to gnaw on sth
Example
The puppy likes to gnaw on chew toys to soothe its teething discomfort.
Frustrated by the stuck lid, he began to gnaw at it with his teeth to open the jar.
The rabbit gnawed on the carrot, its sharp teeth making quick work of the crunchy vegetable.
02
かじる, 蝕む
to slowly wear away or damage something over time
Transitive: to gnaw at sth
Example
The rust gnawed at the edges of the metal, weakening it.
The acid rain gnawed at the stone, slowly eroding it.
Time had gnawed at the old wooden fence, leaving it splintered and worn.
