What does overgraze mean?

v. To allow too many animals to eat the plants in an area, causing damage to the land

overgraze

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊvərˈɡreɪz/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊvəˈɡreɪz/

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verb

To allow too many animals to eat the plants in an area, causing damage to the land

The park has been overgrazed by the herd of cattle, leaving the grass sparse and the soil exposed.

To allow too many animals to eat the plants in an area, causing damage to the land

3rd Present overgrazes

Past overgrazed

Perfect overgrazed

Progressive overgrazing