grazes
gra-zes
noun
Minor skin injuries caused by scraping against a rough surface.
"He had several grazes on his knees after falling."
verb
Lightly touches or scrapes something while passing, causing a minor injury.
"The car grazes the wall, leaving a small mark."
verb
(Of an animal) eats grass or other vegetation in a field.
"The cow grazes peacefully in the meadow."