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graze [grāz]

(ordnance)

To pass close to the surface, as a shot that follows a path nearly parallel to the ground and low enough to strike a standing person.

Burst of a projectile at the instant of impact with the ground. Also known as graze burst.

In time fire, a burst on impact with the ground or other material object on a level with or below the target.

(vertebrate zoology)

To feed by browsing on, cropping, and eating grass.