gnaw

v 1: bite or chew on with the teeth; "gnaw an old cracker";

"chewed on a cookie"

2: become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"

[syn: {erode}, {gnaw at}, {eat at}, {wear away}]

Gnat

An {Ada} {compiler} written in {Ada} using

the {gcc} {code generator} to allow easy {porting} to a

variety of {platforms}. Gnat is the only Ada compiler that

completely implements the Ada standard, including all the

annexes.

The compiler is released under the {GNU} license and is

currently maintained by {Ada Core Technologies} (ACT).

{Home (http://www.gnat.com/)}.

(1999-06-24)