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to graze
01
(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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.
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