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Grazed: meaning, definitions and examples

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grazed

 

[ ษกreษชzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cattle feeding

To graze means to feed on grass and other low plants, especially in fields or pastures. This action is typical of herbivorous animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats. Grazing allows these animals to obtain nourishment directly from the vegetation where they live. It is a natural behavior that not only provides food but also helps maintain the health of grasslands by promoting growth and biodiversity.

Synonyms

browse, feed, pasture

Examples of usage

  • The cows grazed in the lush green fields.
  • She watched the sheep grazing peacefully on the hillside.
  • The farmer led the goats to graze in a new pasture.
Context #2 | Verb

light touch

To graze can also refer to a light or gentle touch against a surface. This is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a situation where something lightly scrapes or brushes against another object. For example, one might say that a vehicle grazed the sidewalk, meaning it barely touched it without causing significant damage.

Synonyms

brush, scuff, skim

Examples of usage

  • He grazed his hand against the rough wall.
  • The bike grazed the curb as he turned.
  • The car grazed past the pole without hitting it.

Translations

Translations of the word "grazed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastejado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคพเคธ เค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerauft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggembala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasterzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ใ‚’้ฃŸในใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรขturer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastorear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€์„ ๋œฏ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฃูƒู„ ุงู„ุนุดุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกsl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pasรบc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ›แƒกแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastorear

Etymology

The word 'grazed' originates from the Old English word 'grรฆs', which means 'grass', deriving from the Proto-Germanic '*grassa'. This term captures the essence of eating or foraging on grass, a fundamental aspect of animal behavior in pastoral societies. Over time, the verb 'graze' evolved into its modern form as it transitioned through Middle English. Initially used primarily in the context of livestock feeding, the meaning expanded to include light touching or scraping, reflecting a broader range of interactions with surfaces.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,811, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.