GRAZING


Meaning of GRAZING in English

I. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English grasing, from gerund of grasen to graze

1. : the feeding or the method of feeding of animals that graze

heavy grazing may kill out the better grasses

the grazing of snails left clear tracks among the algae on the aquarium wall

2. : herbage or land for grazing

nomads seeking grazing for their herds

an excellent property to be leased with all grazings and cropland

II. adjective

Etymology: from present participle of graze (I)

1. : feeding by grazing

grazing animals

2. : of, for, or relating to grazing

grazing land

a grazing permit

• graz·ing·ly adverb

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