nounπShareAn item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist."Amy and Mary looked very pretty in their dresses."appearanceitemwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareApparel, clothing."He came to the party in formal dress."appearancestylewearitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe system of furrows on the face of a millstone."The miller carefully examined the dress of the millstone to ensure it was smooth and even. "technicalmachinepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dress rehearsal."The students had a dress rehearsal for their school play before the big performance. "entertainmentstageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone)."He was dressed in the latest fashions."appearancewearstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe oneself; to put on clothes."Before school, Sarah dressed quickly in her uniform. "appearanceactionwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game."Due to a left ankle sprain, Kobe Bryant did not dress for the game against Indiana"sportwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers."Does sir dress to the right or the left?"bodysexhumanphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it."Before grilling the chicken, I dressed the salad with olive oil and lemon juice. "foodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare oneself; to make ready."Before the interview, she dressed carefully, choosing a professional outfit and ensuring her shoes were polished. "appearancebodyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adorn, ornament."It was time to dress the windows for Christmas again."appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ornament (a ship) by hoisting the national colours at the peak and mastheads, and setting the jack forward; when "dressed full", the signal flags and pennants are added."The captain ordered the ship to be dressed full for the important visit from the admiral. "nauticalsailingmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc."The stage crew dressed the set for the school play with colorful curtains and chairs. "entertainmentstageworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat (a wound, or wounded person)."The nurse dressed the small cut on the boy's arm. "medicineactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare for use; to fit for any use; to render suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready."to dress leather or cloth;β to dress a garden;β to dress grain, by cleansing it;β in mining and metallurgy, to dress ores, by sorting and separating them"appearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber)."The carpenter dressed the wood surface before staining it. "materialbuildingarchitecturetechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manure (land)."The farmer decided to dress the fields before planting the corn. "agricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bolt or sift flour."The baker was dressing the flour to remove any clumps before using it in the bread recipe. "foodutensilagricultureprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes imperative) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align."Right, dress!"militaryactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break and train for use, as a horse or other animal."The farmer spent months dressing the young colt, teaching it to be gentle and responsive. "animalagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
