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Grooming

verb
/ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 1.2

Definitions

1.verbTo attend to one's appearance and clothing.
2.verbTo care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.
3.verbTo prepare (someone) for election or appointment.
4.verbTo prepare (a ski slope) for skiers by packing down the snow.
5.verbTo attempt to gain the trust of (somebody, especially a minor) with the intention of subjecting them to abusive or exploitative behaviour such as sexual abuse or human trafficking.
6.verbIn agile software development, to review and prioritize the items in the development backlog.
7.nounCare for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
8.nounThe practice of primates picking through the hair of others, looking for insects etc.
9.nounThe act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.
10.nounCaring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
11.nounThe act of attempting to gain the trust of a minor with the intention of having a sexual relationship with him or her.
12.nounIn agile software development, the reviewing and prioritization of items in the development backlog.

Synonyms

coachingmentoringcurrydressingtrainingpreparationcosmetologytoiletwashroomcleansingcleanlinessnurture

Rhymes With

consuminggloomingbloomingboomingfumingassumingloomingpresuming
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