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Variant of graze

graze definition

graze (grāz)

transitive verb grazed, grazing graz′·ing

  1. to feed on (growing grass, herbage, a pasture, etc.)
  2. to put livestock to feed on (growing grass, herbage, etc.)
  3. to tend (feeding livestock)
  4. to feed on the pasturage of (land)

Etymology: ME grasen < OE grasian < base of græs, gærs, grass

intransitive verb

  1. to feed on growing grass, etc.
  2. Informal
    1. to snack all day instead of eating regular meals
    2. to eat small portions of different foods, as appetizers or samples of entrees

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