Meaning & Definition of Graze in English
English⟶
Graze
/grez/
noun
1. A superficial abrasion
synonym:
- graze
2. The act of grazing
synonym:
- graze,
- grazing
verb
1. Feed as in a meadow or pasture
- "The herd was grazing"
synonym:
- crop,
- browse,
- graze,
- range,
- pasture
2. Break the skin (of a body part) by scraping
- "She was grazed by the stray bullet"
synonym:
- graze
3. Let feed in a field or pasture or meadow
synonym:
- crop,
- graze,
- pasture
4. Scrape gently
- "Graze the skin"
synonym:
- graze,
- crease,
- rake
5. Eat lightly, try different dishes
- "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"
synonym:
- browse,
- graze
Examples of using
A good horse does not graze where it has trodden.
The sheep graze the grass in the field.
The sheep graze the grass in the field.