graze

noun

1. a superficial abrasion

Definition categories: state, abrasion, excoriation, scrape, scratch

2. the act of grazing

Similar word(s): grazing

Definition categories: act, eating, feeding

verb

1. feed as in a meadow or pasture

Similar word(s): browse, crop, pasture, range

Definition categories: contact, eat, feed

2. break the skin (of a body part) by scraping

- She was grazed by the stray bullet

Definition categories: contact, injure, wound

3. let feed in a field or pasture or meadow

Similar word(s): crop, pasture

Definition categories: contact, feed, give

4. scrape gently

- graze the skin

Similar word(s): crease, rake

Definition categories: contact, brush

5. eat lightly, try different dishes

Similar word(s): browse

Definition categories: consumption, nosh, snack