Forage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of searching for food and provisions.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rabbits went on a forage for fresh greens in the nearby meadow.
- During the winter months, the birds had to go on a daily forage for seeds and berries to survive.
- The family's forage for wild mushrooms in the forest was a fun and educational experience.
- The squirrel's forage for nuts was hindered by the strong winds that knocked many of them to the ground.
- The early settlers had to send out a forage party to search for food and supplies in the surrounding countryside.
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Meaning 2
Bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The rancher supplemented the forage with grains during the harsh winter months when grass was scarce.
- High-quality forage was essential to the overall health and productivity of the cattle.
- In the fields, cattle freely grazed on lush green forage.
- Baled forage is stored in a dry shed to keep it fresh and edible throughout the year.
- Local farmers are always searching for reliable suppliers of fresh forage to meet their livestock needs.