What is the meaning of graze?

noun

  • A superficial abrasion.
  • The act of grazing.

verb

  • Feed as in a meadow or pasture.
    • usage: "the herd was grazing"
  • Break the skin (of a body part) by scraping.
    • usage: "She was grazed by the stray bullet"
  • Let feed in a field or pasture or meadow.
  • Scrape gently.
    • usage: "graze the skin"
  • Eat lightly, try different dishes.
    • usage: "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"
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