graze
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B2
/ɡreɪz/
light touch or feeding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'graze' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'grasian,' where 'gras' meant 'grass.'
Historical Evolution
'grasian' transformed into the Middle English word 'grasen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'graze.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to feed on grass,' but over time it evolved to include 'touch lightly' and 'scrape.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a slight injury where the skin is scraped.
He had a graze on his knee from falling.
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Verb 1
to feed on growing grass or herbage.
The cattle graze in the open field.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35