Masticator: meaning, definitions and examples

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masticator

 

[ ˈmæstɪˌkeɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

chewer, chomper, gummer

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.
Context #2 | Noun

machine

In industrial settings, a masticator refers to a machine used for grinding or shredding materials such as wood or vegetation.

Synonyms

grinder, mulcher, shredder

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,145, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.