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to graze
01
grazen, weiden
(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
Farmers rotate their livestock to different fields to ensure they have fresh areas to graze.
Boeren draaien hun vee naar verschillende velden om ervoor te zorgen dat ze verse gebieden hebben om te grazen.
02
schaven, schuren
to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough
Transitive: to graze the skin
Voorbeelden
She grazed her hand on the sharp edge of the metal gate.
Ze schaafde haar hand aan de scherpe rand van het metalen hek.
03
grazen, snoepen
to eat small amounts of food or snacks throughout the day, often at irregular times
Intransitive: to graze | to graze on snacks
Voorbeelden
She often grazes while watching TV, nibbling on chips or nuts.
Ze snoept vaak terwijl ze tv kijkt, knabbelt aan chips of noten.
04
schampen, licht krabben
to lightly touch or brush against something, often causing a slight scratch or mark
Transitive: to graze sth
Voorbeelden
The branches of the tree grazed the roof of the house during the storm, causing minor damage.
De takken van de boom streelden het dak van het huis tijdens de storm, wat kleine schade veroorzaakte.
01
the action of feeding on grass or other low vegetation, typically by livestock or wild herbivores
Voorbeelden
Horses prefer a light graze rather than full feeding.
02
a minor scratch on the skin
Voorbeelden
Cleaning the wound from a graze is usually simple and quick.
Lexicale Boom
overgraze
graze
