graze

Noun
  1. A superficial abrasion (synset 114310387)
    hypernym: abrasion, excoriation, scrape, scratch - an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
  2. The act of grazing (synset 100842752)
    hypernym: eating, feeding - the act of consuming food
    synonym: grazing
Verb
  1. Feed as in a meadow or pasture (synset 201578996)
    "the herd was grazing"
    hypernym: eat, feed - take in food; used of animals only
    synonym: browse, crop, pasture, range
    verb group:
  2. Break the skin (of a body part) by scraping (synset 201611412)
    "She was grazed by the stray bullet"
    hypernym: injure, wound - cause injuries or bodily harm to
  3. Let feed in a field or pasture or meadow (synset 201579309)
    domain category: animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
    hypernym: feed, give - give food to
    hyponym:
    • grass - feed with grass
    • drift - drive slowly and far afield for grazing
    synonym: crop, pasture
    verb group: browse, crop, graze, pasture, range - feed as in a meadow or pasture
  4. Scrape gently (synset 201243078)
    "graze the skin"
    hypernym: brush - touch lightly and briefly
    hyponym: shave - touch the surface of lightly
    synonym: crease, rake
  5. Eat lightly, try different dishes (synset 201177039)
    "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"
    hypernym: nosh, snack - eat a snack; eat lightly
    synonym: browse

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