Masticate – To chew food
(Pronounced mas-tih-kayt)
To remember the definition of the word masticate, use the following mnemonic:
The broken mast indicates (masticate) that something has been chewing it.
Examples of masticate in a sentence
It is important to masticate thoroughly to prevent choking.
The old lady couldn't masticate now she had no teeth, luckily soup was her favourite meal.
Horses masticate almost all day long, their teeth grow constantly, so this helps grind them down and prevent sores.
