GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   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.
   
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   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”. [wns=1]
   
   Syn. -- training, preparation.
   
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   2. The activity of getting dressed, washed and generally of neat appearance. [wns=2]
   
   Syn. -- dressing.
   
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   3. The activity of cleaning oneself or others by removing lice, ticks, dirt, etc. from the fur; -- of animals.
   
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