gnave — meaning in English

English meaning

• gnaw verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
• rub verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.

Senses

gnave is used for these senses in English:

• gnaw (ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
• rub (intransitive) To be rubbed against something.

gnaw — full definition

1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.

rub — full definition

1. verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
2. verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
3. noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
4. noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.

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