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to graze
01
a paște, a pășuna
(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field
Intransitive
Example
The sheep were allowed to graze freely in the meadow.
The cows peacefully grazed in the pasture under the warm sun.
Farmers rotate their livestock to different fields to ensure they have fresh areas to graze.
02
a zgâria, a freca
to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough
Transitive: to graze the skin
Example
She grazed her knee when she tripped over the rock.
He accidentally grazed his arm against the rough wall while moving furniture.
She grazed her hand on the sharp edge of the metal gate.
03
a ciuguli, a ronțăi
to eat small amounts of food or snacks throughout the day, often at irregular times
Intransitive: to graze | to graze on snacks
Example
She tends to graze all day, having small snacks between meals.
I ’m not hungry enough for a full meal, so I ’ll just graze a little.
She often grazes while watching TV, nibbling on chips or nuts.
04
a zgâria, a atinge ușor
to lightly touch or brush against something, often causing a slight scratch or mark
Transitive: to graze sth
Example
The cat 's claws grazed my arm as it jumped off the chair.
The car grazed the side of the building, leaving a long scratch along the paint.
The branches of the tree grazed the roof of the house during the storm, causing minor damage.
Example
After the rain, the farmer grazed his cows on the fresh green grass.
They decided to graze their sheep on the lush hillside.
The landowner grazed his herd of buffalo on the wide plains.
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