n. (Zool.) An american bird (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) of the Finch family, so called from its note; -- called also rufous-sided towhee, towhee, towhee bunting and ground robin. [ Also spelled cheewink. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. biting your food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow. Syn. -- chew, mastication. [ WordNet 1.5 ]