nounπShareThe act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing."The bicycle fell, leaving a minor graze on her knee. "actionbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light abrasion; a slight scratch."The cat's claws left a small graze on the sofa. "medicinebodymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of animals feeding from pasture."The sheep's graze was a vital part of the farmer's daily work schedule. "animalagriculturefoodbiologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feed or supply (cattle, sheep, etc.) with grass; to furnish pasture for."1999: Although it is perfectly good meadowland, none of the villagers has ever grazed animals on the meadow on the other side of the wall. β Stardust, Neil Gaiman, page 4 (2001 Perennial Edition)."agricultureanimalfoodbiologynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feed on; to eat (growing herbage); to eat grass from (a pasture)"Cattle graze in the meadows."animalfoodagricultureplantbiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tend (cattle, etc.) while grazing."The farmer grazed his sheep on the hillside meadow all afternoon. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo eat periodically throughout the day, rather than at fixed mealtimes."Instead of eating big meals, I prefer to graze on healthy snacks throughout the day. "foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoplift by consuming food or drink items before reaching the checkout."The student grazed on snacks from the vending machine before paying. "foodactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rub or touch lightly the surface of (a thing) in passing."the bullet grazed the wall"actionnatureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause a slight wound to; to scratch."The bicycle fell over, and the rough pavement grazed my knee. "medicinebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo yield grass for grazing."The farmer's field grazed plenty of grass for his sheep this season. "agricultureplantbiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading