<p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to feed on growing grass and pasturage, as do cattle, sheep, etc.</li><li>Informal: to eat small portions of food, as appetizers or the like, in place of a full-sized meal or to snack during the course of the day in place of regular meals.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to feed on (growing grass).</li><li>to put cattle, sheep, etc., to feed on (grass, pastureland, etc.).</li><li>to tend (cattle, sheep, etc.) while they are at pasture.</li></ul>