(v)eateat a meal; take a meal“We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls”, “I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation”
(v)corrode, eat, rustcause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid“The acid corroded the metal”, “The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink”