eating off

UK
/ˈiːtɪŋ ɒf/
US
/ˈitɪŋ ɔf/

Translations

eat offverb

eating off

Gerund

ate off
Past Simple
eaten off
Past Participle
eating off
Gerund
UK
/iːt ɒf/
US
/it ɔf/
The goats eat off the leaves from the low branches.
Козы объедают листья с низких веток.
Additional translations

Definitions

eat offverb
To consume food from a particular surface or object.
He decided to eat off the fancy china plates for the special occasion.
To gradually wear away or erode a surface by eating.
The acid in the fruit can eat off the enamel on your teeth if you're not careful.