graze meaning and definition

GRAZE noun

Definition of graze (noun)

1. a superficial abrasion
2. the act of grazing
   • synonyms: grazing

GRAZE verb

Definition of graze (verb)

1. feed as in a meadow or pasture
   • "the herd was grazing"
   • synonyms: browse, crop, pasture, range
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
   • synonyms: crop, pasture
4. scrape gently
   • "graze the skin"
   • synonyms: crease, rake
5. eat lightly, try different dishes
   • "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"
   • synonyms: browse