grazing
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- noun
- /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
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- The gentle grazing of the leaves in the wind created a soothing sound in the quiet park.
Examples
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While we rode our bikes, the grazing of the tall grass along the path tickled our legs.
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We passed the fields of grazing grain -
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Just as three square meals a day have given way to all-day grazing and smaller portions, "what's good for you" has changed here, too.
Blog text (4) -
Presumably, the grazing of these fish is largely responsible for the major decline in zooplankton populations as the season progresses.
Academic text (2009) -
Spines radiating out from beneath the plant's flower head discourage grazing.
Academic text (2004) -
PHOTOS (COLOR): Top photo: Completely covered with leafy spurge, this Montana rangeland was useless for cattle grazing.
Academic text (1994) -
Lichens accumulate pollutants for decades until they are suddenly released into the tissues of grazing animals, such as caribou and reindeer, which in turn may be consumed by people.
Academic text (1992) -
As we walked through the forest, we felt the grazing of branches brushing against our arms.
Synonyms
Brush lightly against something while passing by
Compounds
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Morphology
Etymology
Grazing comes from the same root as grass and graze, and it paints the picture of something just touching as it moves past, like a sleeve barely brushing an arm. So a 'grazing' can mean a light, soft touch or brush against something.