graze

/grˈeɪz/

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Definitions

Noun
a superficial abrasion
Noun
the act of grazing
Verb
feed as in a meadow or pasture; "the herd was grazing"
Verb
break the skin (of a body part) by scraping; "She was grazed by the stray bullet"
Verb
let feed in a field or pasture or meadow
Verb
scrape gently; "graze the skin"
Verb
eat lightly, try different dishes; "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"

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