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grooming

/ˈɡruːmɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does grooming mean?

noun, verb

The act of cleaning and dressing a horse or other animal, or the act of making someone or something look neat and tidy. The process of developing or improving one's appearance or behavior, especially in order to impress others.

Example

"The groom spent hours grooming his horse before the competition."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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