radulate

/ræˈdjuːleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or be provided with a radula; to have a radula-like organ or structure.

“Snails radulate their food before swallowing it.”

2. noun

a radula, especially in the context of molluscs.

“The radula of a snail is used to scrape up algae.”

Synonyms

  • radulate
  • scrape
  • scraper

Antonyms

  • polish
  • smooth