Chavel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃævəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chavel is a noun meaning (transitive, UK, dialectal) To chew.
Meaning
(transitive, UK, dialectal) To chew.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) The jaw, especially of an animal.
Example Sentences
The bracken lay sere under the trees, broken and chavelled by the restless wild winds of the long winter.
Word Forms
- chavels
- chavelling
- chavelled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mandible, cheliped, mandibula, jawbone, tooth, fang.
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