Graze Definition & Meaning
graze
- noun
- a superficial abrasion
- the act of grazing
- verb
- feed as in a meadow or pasture; "the herd was grazing"
- break the skin (of a body part) by scraping; "She was grazed by the stray bullet"
- let feed in a field or pasture or meadow
- scrape gently; "graze the skin"
- eat lightly, try different dishes; "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"
"Graze" in song lyrics
See how graze is used in real songs:
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"Who wanna feel the purple haze and sparks with cattle graze"
Big Shug — Play It -
"and the part I don't like, he ain't even get graze"
Bow Wow — Big Dreams -
"On tiger style, short knife form, have five inch graze"
Bronze Nazareth — Shaolin Kung Fu Training
Words that rhyme with graze
Usage tips for "graze"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does graze mean?
- a superficial abrasion the act of grazing feed as in a meadow or pasture; "the herd was grazing" break the skin (of a body part) by scraping; "She was grazed by the stray bullet" let feed in a field or pasture or meadow scrape gently; "graze the skin" eat lightly, try different dishes; "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"
- What part of speech is graze?
- Graze is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does graze have?
- Graze has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).