Graze: meaning, definitions and examples

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graze

[ ɡreɪz ]

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cattle

To feed on growing grass; to eat grass; to pasture.

Synonyms

browse, feed, forage

Examples of usage

The cows graze in the field all day.
Sheep graze on the hillside.
The horses graze peacefully in the meadow.

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quick glance

To touch lightly in passing; brush.

Synonyms

brush, skim, touch

Examples of usage

The car grazed the side of the building.
He grazed her arm as he walked by.

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injury

A superficial wound caused by rubbing.

Synonyms

abrasion, scrape, scratch

Examples of usage

He got a graze on his knee from falling off the bike.
She had a graze on her elbow from the rough surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "graze" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pastar

🇮🇳 चरना

🇩🇪 grasen

🇮🇩 merumput

🇺🇦 пастися

🇵🇱 paść się

🇯🇵 草を食べる (くさをたべる)

🇫🇷 paître

🇪🇸 pacer

🇹🇷 otlamak

🇰🇷 풀을 뜯다

🇸🇦 يرعى

🇨🇿 pást se

🇸🇰 pásť sa

🇨🇳 吃草 (chī cǎo)

🇸🇮 pasti se

🇮🇸 beita

🇰🇿 жайылу

🇬🇪 ძოვება

🇦🇿 otlamaq

🇲🇽 pastar

Word origin

The word 'graze' originated from the Old English word 'græsian', which means 'to feed on grass'. Over time, the meaning of 'graze' has expanded to include lightly touching or brushing against something. The noun form of 'graze' to describe a superficial wound also developed from this original meaning. The word has been in use for centuries in the English language.