Definition of: forage

(fôr′ij, for′-) noun
1. Any food suitable for horses or cattle.
2. The act of foraging or seeking food.
—v. for·aged, for·ag·ing v.t.
1. To strip of provisions; search through for supplies; ravage.
2. To provide with forage.
3. To obtain or provide by or as by foraging.
—v.i.
4. To search for food or supplies.
5. To search: usually with out or for.
6. To make a foray. See synonyms under FOOD. [<F fourrage <OF feurre <Gmc.]
—for′ag·er noun