munch

( vt.)

   [often  confused  with  {mung},  q.v.]  To transform information in a
   serial  fashion,  often  requiring  large  amounts of computation. To
   trace   down  a  data  structure.  Related  to  {crunch}  and  nearly
   synonymous with {grovel}, but connotes less pain.

[glossary]
[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {massage}]