grazing
/ˈɡɹeɪzɪŋ/
Meanings
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Verb
The act of grazing animals, such as cows or sheep, on pasture or grass.
- "Farmers allow their cattle to graze in the meadows during the summer."
- "The goats were grazing peacefully in the field."
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Verb
To feed on vegetation, especially by browsing or nibbling.
- "Deer graze in forests, and elephants graze in savannas."
- "The giraffes were grazing the treetops."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with grazingdrowsing , prowling , mowing , owing
Variants
List of all variants of grazing that leads to same resultgrazing , grazings , grazable , graze , grazeable , grazed , grazer , grazers , grazes
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).present tense: grazes, grazed, grazing, past participle: grazed, gerund: grazing, infinitive: to graze
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English 'grasian' meaning 'to graze, feed on pasture'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Grazing is an essential part of maintaining healthy ecosystems.
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The term 'grazing' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who nibbles or browses information or ideas.
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The longest recorded grazing period for a single cow was 25 years.
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In some parts of the world, such as Australia, grazing is a significant industry that contributes billions of dollars to the economy.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Pasture: A piece of land used for grazing animals.
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Grazing land: Land used primarily for grazing animals.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Grazing is a significant cultural practice in agriculture and rural communities. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. For example, in literature, there are numerous references to grazing in works such as 'The Wind in the Willows' and 'Little House on the Prairie'. In art, grazing scenes are common in landscapes and pastoral paintings. In music, there are songs about grazing, such as 'The Green, Green Grass of Home'.
How to Memorize "grazing"
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visualize
- Imagine a farmer with cows in a green pasture. Visualize the cows eating the grass and the farmer monitoring the grazing process.
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associate
- Associate the word 'grazing' with the image of a peaceful countryside scene with animals grazing in a pasture.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Grazing Goats Gobble Grass' to remember the meaning of the word.
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