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part of speech:	transitive verb
inflections:	champs, champing, champed
definition 1:	to bite down on impatiently; grind against with the teeth. similar words: crunch
definition 2:	to chew loudly and vigorously. similar words: crunch
related words:	bite, chew, gnash, gnaw, masticate

part of speech:	intransitive verb
definition:	to make vigorous biting and chewing movements. similar words: crunch
related words:	gnaw
phrase:	champ at the bit

part of speech:	noun
definition:	the act of champing. similar words: crunch
related words:	bite, chew
derivation:	champer (n.)

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