adj

gnawed

Gnawed (adj) means having an irregular, worn edge, as if bitten away. Example: “The leaf had a gnawed, ragged edge where insects had fed on it.”

adj

Having an irregular, worn edge, as if bitten away.

"The leaf had a gnawed, ragged edge where insects had fed on it."

How to use gnawed

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In plain EnglishChewed away at the edges, leaving a rough, uneven border.

more gnawed comparative, most gnawed superlative

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The leaf had a _____, ragged edge where insects had fed on it.

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What does “gnawed” mean?

The word “gnawed” means having an irregular, worn edge, as if bitten away. In plain terms, chewed away at the edges, leaving a rough, uneven border.

How do you use “gnawed” in a sentence?

Here is “gnawed” used in a sentence: “The leaf had a gnawed, ragged edge where insects had fed on it.”

What part of speech is “gnawed”?

“Gnawed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of gnawed?

"gnawed" (adj) means having an irregular, worn edge, as if bitten away.