gnawing

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English gnawynge; equivalent to gnaw +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnɔː.ɪŋ/ (RP) (intrusive R) IPA(key): /ˈnɔːɹ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈnɔ.ɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɔːɪŋ === Adjective === gnawing (comparative more gnawing, superlative most gnawing) (of pain or hunger) severe or intense === Verb === gnawing present participle and gerund of gnaw === Noun === gnawing (plural gnawings) The process by which something is gnawed. the gnawings of mice A sensation of being gnawed. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === wanging