nounπShareMaterial applied to a wound for protection or therapy."The doctor applied a sterile dressing to the child's scraped knee. "medicinematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sauce, especially a cold one for salads."My mom made a delicious vinaigrette dressing for the salad at dinner. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething added to the soil as a fertilizer etc."The farmer applied a dressing of compost to his garden soil. "agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe activity of getting dressed."My morning dressing takes about 15 minutes. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire."The bride wore a beautiful wedding dressing. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stuffing of fowls, pigs, etc.; forcemeat."The chef prepared a delicious dressing for the roasted turkey. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGum, starch, etc., used in stiffening or finishing silk, linen, and other fabrics."The tailor used a special dressing to stiffen the linen in the shirt's collar. "materialsubstanceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ornamental finish, such as a moulding around doors, windows, or on a ceiling."The house had beautiful wood dressing around the windows, making it look elegant. "architecturebuildingstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCastigation; scolding; dressing down."The teacher gave the student a dressing for talking during class. "attitudecommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of extracting metals or other valuable components from minerals"The company's new dressing process for extracting copper from ore is much more efficient. "technicalprocessindustrymineralgeologychemistryscienceChat 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."Before going to school, she quickly dressed in her uniform. "appearancebodystylehumanwearactionChat 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 baking the chicken, I dressed it with salt, pepper, and herbs. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare oneself; to make ready."Before leaving for school, she dressed quickly. "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."The ship was dressed for the admiral's visit, proudly displaying the national flag and other signals. "nauticalsailingmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc."The theater students are dressing the stage for the school play. "entertainmentstagebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat (a wound, or wounded person)."The nurse is dressing the small cut on the boy's finger. "medicineChat 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"appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber)."The carpenter is dressing the wood for the new table, smoothing out the rough edges. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manure (land)."The farmer was dressing the fields with compost to prepare them for planting. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bolt or sift flour."Before baking the bread, the baker needed to dressing the flour to remove any lumps. "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!"militarygroupactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break and train for use, as a horse or other animal."The farmer is dressing the young colt to make it more manageable. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
