grooming

Noun
Synonyms: trainingpreparationdressing

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. activity leading to skilled behaviorSynonyms: trainingpreparation
  2. the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothesSynonyms: dressing
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Groom \Groom\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Groomed; p. pr. & vb. n. Grooming.] To tend or care for, or to curry or clean, as a, horse. [1913 Webster]
grooming \grooming\ n.

1.Preparing a person for a position requiring skilled behavior, especially by providing opposrtunity for practise and guidance in making the right decisions; as, to provide grooming for one's successor as president. [WordNet sense 1]

Syn: training, preparation. [WordNet 1.5]

2.The activity of getting dressed, washed and generally of neat appearance. [WordNet sense 2]

Syn: dressing. [WordNet 1.5]

3.The activity of cleaning oneself or others by removing lice, ticks, dirt, etc. from the fur; -- of animals. [PJC]

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