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."appearancewearitemstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareApparel, clothing."He came to the party in formal dress."appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe system of furrows on the face of a millstone."After years of grinding grain, the millstone's dresses needed to be re-cut to maintain its efficiency. "machineutensilparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dress rehearsal."The theater company always has several dresses before opening night to make sure everything runs smoothly. "entertainmentstageChat 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."appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe oneself; to put on clothes."He dresses quickly every morning so he won't be late for school. "appearancewearactionChat 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"sportgameChat 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?"bodysexhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it."Before grilling the chicken, my dad dresses it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. "foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare oneself; to make ready."She dresses quickly every morning before catching the bus. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adorn, ornament."It was time to dress the windows for Christmas again."appearancestyleChat 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."On Navy Day, the fleet dresses to honor its history, with flags flying high from every mast. "nauticalmilitarysailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc."The stage crew dresses the set with furniture and plants before the play begins. "artentertainmentstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat (a wound, or wounded person)."The nurse quickly dresses the soldier's arm wound before transporting him to the hospital. "medicineaidChat 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"appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber)."The stonemason carefully dresses the granite blocks before using them to build the wall. "materialindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manure (land)."The farmer dresses his fields with compost every spring to improve the soil. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bolt or sift flour."The baker dresses the flour to remove any lumps before making the bread dough. "foodutensilagricultureprocessChat 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!"militaryactiongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break and train for use, as a horse or other animal."The experienced wrangler dresses young horses patiently, preparing them for ranch work. "animalagricultureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading