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gnaw in Dutch

gnaw in Dutch is knagen — gnaw means to bite or chew persistently on something tough.

gnaw in Dutch

knagen
verb

What does "gnaw" mean?

  1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
    "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours."
  2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.
    "Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview."
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gnaw in a sentence

  • The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
  • Mice had gnawed through the wiring in the attic.
  • Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview.

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What is "gnaw" in Dutch?

"gnaw" in Dutch is knagen. gnaw means: To bite or chew persistently on something tough.

How do you use "gnaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours." In Dutch, "gnaw" is knagen.

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