graze

/ɡɹˈe‍ɪz/

/ˈɡɹeɪz/

to graze

MAIN VERB

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

synonyms : browse

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

eat lightly, try different dishes

synonyms : browse

scrape gently

synonyms : crease

let feed in a field or pasture or meadow

synonyms : crop

Graze

the act of grazing

synonyms : grazing

a superficial abrasion

Examples

1. A beautiful white horse grazed peacefully in the meadow.

2. The calves grazed in the pasture alongside their mothers.

3. Sheep were grazing peacefully in the green field.

4. We were lucky to witness a herd of elephants grazing peacefully in the savannah.