graze
word
Definition
To feed on grass or other plants, usually used for animals; also means to touch or scrape something lightly, such as skin against a surface.
Usage & Nuances
'Graze' is most common when talking about farm animals eating plants ('sheep graze'), but also means a light touch or scrape, especially with skin injuries ('graze your knee'). Not used for people eating.
Spanish: pacer - raspar (herida)Portuguese (BR): pastar - arranhar (ferida)Portuguese (PT): pastar - arranhar (ferida)Chinese (Simplified): 吃草 - 擦伤Chinese (Traditional): 吃草 - 擦傷Hindi: चरना - छिल जानाArabic: ترعى - تخدش
Example Sentences
Cows graze in the field every day.
basic
Be careful not to graze your arm on the wall.
basic
The sheep went out to graze after the rain stopped.
basic
I grazed my knee when I tripped on the sidewalk.
natural
The birds sometimes graze in the open grassy space behind our house.
natural
Your sleeve just grazed the wet paint!
natural