devouring

Noun

The act by which something is devoured.

Japanese Meaning

（何かが）むさぼり食われる行為、すなわち貪り食うこと

The archaeologists documented the rapid devouring of the ancient coastline by rising seas.

考古学者たちは、上昇する海による古代の海岸線の急速な飲み込みを記録した。

Sense（1）

The act by which something is devoured.

But like all the other symbolic devourings in the novel, this one too brings its revelation.

devourings

（ plural ）