No. 13,027 in German
abgegrast
"Abgegrast" means "scoured" or "searched thoroughly," often referring to an area being combed through or resources being fully exploited.
In a sentence
Die Schafe haben die Wiese vollständig abgegrast.
The sheep have completely grazed the meadow.
Here, 'abgegrast' describes the sheep grazing the grass completely, appearing in a literal sense referring to the action of eating or harvesting.
Die Gruppe hat alle Antiquitätenläden der Stadt abgegrast.
The group has explored all the antique shops in the city.
In this sentence, 'abgegrast' is figuratively used to mean 'searched thoroughly' or 'explored methodically'.
Ich habe das Internet nach Informationen zu diesem Thema abgegrast.
I have scoured the internet for information on this topic.
Here, 'abgegrast' relates to searching or combing through resources, illustrating its versatile usage beyond physical grazing.
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