Grinding and Mastication

Grinding

Grinding noun - A harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears).
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Mastication and grinding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mastication" instead a noun "Grinding".

Nearby Words: grind, grinder, grinded

Mastication

Mastication noun - Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow.
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Grinding and mastication are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grinding" instead a noun "Mastication".

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