“Graze” can refer to two distinct actions:
- To eat grass or other vegetation: Animals like cows and horses graze in fields, consuming the plants that grow there.
- To brush or scrape lightly against something: This can be done accidentally, as when you graze your knee on a table, or intentionally, as when you graze your hand along a smooth surface.
Here are 10 sentences using the word “graze”:
- The cattle grazed peacefully in the lush meadow.
- The horses grazed on the wildflowers that dotted the hillside.
- The child grazed his knee on the sharp edge of the table.
- The cat grazed its head against the leg of the chair.
- The artist grazed her fingers along the smooth surface of the sculpture.
- The ship grazed the rocks as it entered the harbor.
- The bullet grazed the soldier’s arm, leaving a shallow wound.
- The hikers grazed their way through the tall grass, careful not to step on any venomous snakes.
- The farmer grazed his sheep in the pasture, ensuring they had enough to eat.
- The plane grazed the runway as it landed, causing a slight bump.
- (of cattle, sheep, etc.) eat grass in a field.
cattle graze on the open meadows
- Sinonim:
- feed
- eat
- crop
- browse
- ruminate
- pasture
- nibble
- take nourishment
The Secret of the Pasture
In the small village of Greenvale, nestled between rolling hills, the villagers lived in harmony with nature, relying on the land to feed their families. Every morning, the townsfolk would browse through their fields, checking on their precious crops, hoping for a bountiful harvest.
One day, a mysterious stranger appeared at the edge of the village. His peculiar presence sparked curiosity among the villagers. He claimed to have a secret method to enhance their crop yield, promising that his knowledge could transform their humble fields into flourishing gardens. Eager for prosperity, the villagers gathered to ruminate on his offer, discussing the potential of such an opportunity.
As the days passed, the stranger taught the villagers a unique way to care for their land. He introduced them to a new form of pasture management, where animals were allowed to nibble gently on the grass. This method, he assured, would rejuvenate the soil and increase its fertility. Skeptical yet hopeful, the villagers decided to take nourishment from the stranger’s wisdom and implement his teachings.
The changes were subtle at first, but soon the fields began to thrive like never before. The crops grew lush and verdant, and the village flourished. The once-wary villagers now welcomed the stranger as one of their own, grateful for the transformation he had brought to their lives.
With their newfound abundance, the villagers invited neighboring communities to eat with them, sharing their success and spreading the stranger’s teachings. Greenvale became a beacon of hope, proving that with collaboration and an open mind, even the smallest seed of knowledge can blossom into a field of prosperity.
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- scrape the skin of (a part of the body) so as to break the surface but cause little or no bleeding.
she fell down and grazed her knees
- Sinonim:
- scrape
- abrade
- skin
- scratch
- chafe
- bark
- scuff
- rasp
- break the skin of
- cut
- nick
- snick
- excoriate
The Perils of the Bark Forest
In the heart of a dense woodland, known to locals as Bark Forest, an adventurous young woman named Lily set out on a quest to find the legendary snick of magic rumored to be hidden within. As she ventured deeper into the forest, the branches began to scrape against her arms, leaving faint marks that would soon abrade her skin.
The forest was alive with challenges, each tree seeming to reach out with thorny fingers, eager to scratch and chafe any intruder. Despite the discomfort, Lily pressed on, her resolve unyielding. The rough bark of the trees seemed to scuff her boots with every step, while the harsh undergrowth threatened to rasp her patience away.
Determined to uncover the truth, she skillfully navigated through the obstacles, careful not to break the skin of her hands, though a stray branch managed to cut her cheek, leaving a small nick that throbbed with the rhythm of her heart. Yet, even this minor snick couldn’t deter her, as her spirit was as unyielding as the tallest tree in the forest.
Hours passed, and Lily’s perseverance finally bore fruit. In a secluded clearing, she found an ancient stone altar, its surface excoriated by time and elements. There, glistening under the dappled sunlight, lay the mythical snick of magic she had sought—a testament to her courage and unwavering determination.
With the magical snick in hand, Lily returned to her village, her journey through Bark Forest a tale of bravery and resilience. The scrapes, abrades, and scuffs she endured became badges of honor, each mark a reminder of the adventure and the spirit that led her to triumph.
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