Masticator: meaning, definitions and examples
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masticator
[ ˈmæstɪˌkeɪtər ]
oral activity
A masticator is a person who chews or grinds food with their teeth. They are responsible for the initial breakdown of food in the mouth before swallowing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The masticator carefully chewed each bite of food before swallowing.
- She is a slow masticator, taking her time to thoroughly chew her food.
- The dentist recommended using a different masticator to improve digestion.
machine
In industrial settings, a masticator refers to a machine used for grinding or shredding materials such as wood or vegetation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The forestry company employed a powerful masticator to clear the land of trees.
- The masticator efficiently turned tree branches into wood chips.
- The operator controlled the masticator to mulch the garden waste.
Translations
Translations of the word "masticator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mastigador
🇮🇳 चबाने वाला
🇩🇪 Kauer
🇮🇩 pengunyah
🇺🇦 жувальник
🇵🇱 przeżuwacz
🇯🇵 咀嚼者 (そしゃくしゃ)
🇫🇷 mâcheur
🇪🇸 masticador
🇹🇷 çiğneyici
🇰🇷 씹는 사람
🇸🇦 مضغ
🇨🇿 žvýkač
🇸🇰 žuvák
🇨🇳 咀嚼者
🇸🇮 žvečilec
🇮🇸 tyggjari
🇰🇿 шайнаушы
🇬🇪 ღეჭვის
🇦🇿 çeynəyici
🇲🇽 masticador
Word origin
The word 'masticator' originated from the Latin word 'masticare' which means 'to chew.' It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The term has been used to describe both human oral activity and mechanical grinding processes.
See also: masticating.