chew (away) at (something)
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To chew on something repeatedly or for a length of time. The baby has been completely miserable lately, except for when he's chewing away at a teething ring.
See also: chew
chew (away) at something
to gnaw or chew something for a period of time. The puppy chewed away at the leather belt all night.
See also: chew