grazing land

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Word: Grazing Land

Definition: Grazing land is a type of field or land that is covered with grass and plants, making it suitable for animals like cows, sheep, and goats to eat.

Usage Instructions:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• You can use "grazing land" when talking about areas where livestock feed on grass.

Example Sentence:

• "The farmer moved his cattle to the grazing land so they could eat fresh grass."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might discuss the management of grazing land, such as sustainable practices that ensure the land remains healthy for future use. For example: - "Proper rotation of livestock on grazing land can prevent overgrazing and maintain soil health."

Word Variants:

• Grazing (verb): The act of animals eating grass or plants.
  • Example: "The sheep are grazing in the meadow."
• Graze (verb): To feed on grass or herbage.
  • Example: "Cows graze in the field all day."

Different Meanings:

• Grazing (noun): Besides referring to land, "grazing" can also mean the act of animals eating grass.
• Grazing (in a different context): It can refer to lightly touching or scraping against something, such as "She grazed her knee when she fell."

Synonyms:

• Pasture
• Meadow
• Range
• Grassland

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "grazing land" doesn’t have specific idioms or phrasal verbs, you might encounter phrases related to farming or livestock: - "On pasture": Refers to animals being allowed to graze in a specific area. - Example: "The horses are on pasture during the summer months." - "Grazing rights": Legal rights to allow livestock to graze on certain land.

Summary:

"Grazing land" is important for agriculture and livestock farming, as it provides essential food for animals.

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Noun

1. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

Synonyms

• pasture
• pastureland
• lea
• ley