transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmas-tə-ˌkāt ]
verb
( -cat·ed ; -cat·ing )
Etymology: Late Latin masticatus, past participle of masticare, from Greek mastichan to gnash the teeth; akin to Greek masasthai to chew — more at mandible
Date: 1562
transitive verb
1. : to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
2. : to soften or reduce to pulp by crushing or kneading
intransitive verb
: chew
• mas·ti·ca·tion ˌmas-tə-ˈkā-shən noun
• mas·ti·ca·tor ˈmas-tə-ˌkā-tər noun