graze (n.)

  1. a superficial abrasion

  2. the act of grazing

    [ Syn: grazing ]

    graze (v.)

  1. feed as in a meadow or pasture; the herd was grazing

    [ Syn: crop , browse , range , pasture ]

  2. break the skin (of a body part) by scraping; She was grazed by the stray bullet'

  3. let feed in a field or pasture or meadow

    [ Syn: crop , pasture ]

  4. scrape gently; graze the skin

    [ Syn: crease , rake ]

  5. eat lightly, try different dishes; There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing

    [ Syn: browse ]

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