nibble

Noun
  1. A small byte (synset 113647355)
    is a type of: computer memory unit - a unit for measuring computer memory
    is a part of: byte - a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information
    same as: nybble
  2. Gentle biting (synset 100843858)
    is a type of: bite, chomp - the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
Verb
  1. Bite off very small pieces (synset 201449348)
    "She nibbled on her cracker"
    is a type of: bite, seize with teeth - to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
  2. Bite gently (synset 201449039)
    "The woman tenderly nibbled at her baby's ear"
    is a type of: bite, seize with teeth - to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
  3. Eat intermittently;
    Take small bites of (synset 201176591)
    "He pieced at the sandwich all morning"; "She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles"
    is a type of: eat - take in solid food
    same as: pick, piece

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