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forage
[ fawr-ij, for- ]
noun
- the seeking or obtaining of such food.
- the act of searching for provisions of any kind.
- a raid.
verb (used without object)
- to wander or go in search of provisions.
He went foraging in the attic for old mementos.
- to make a raid.
verb (used with object)
- to collect forage from; strip of supplies; plunder:
to forage the countryside.
- to supply with forage.
- to obtain by foraging.
forage
/ ˈɒɪ /
noun
- food for horses or cattle, esp hay or straw
- the act of searching for food or provisions
- military a raid or incursion
verb
- to search (the countryside or a town) for food, provisions, etc
- intr military to carry out a raid
- tr to obtain by searching about
- tr to give food or other provisions to
- tr to feed (cattle or horses) with such food
Derived Forms
- ˈڴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ڴǰ·· noun
- ܲ·ڴǰ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of forage1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Even if they are for human consumption, if they are thrown away in a way that could come into contact with foraging wildlife or domestic livestock, that presents a risk.
“There were constant attacks by disease and pests. And there wasn’t enough forage to sustain pregnancies.”
"I do sometimes forage, usually for wild garlic and wild leeks," said Mrs Gather.
Nutritionally, mushrooms are great sources of fiber and vitamin D and wild forage mushrooms reportedly have more added benefits.
And it’s unclear how chasing a random bear, perhaps in a forest, is going to discourage it from foraging for food around humans.
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