nounπShareA man who is about to marry."The two grooms nervously adjusted their ties before the wedding ceremony began. "familypersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who cares for horses."The farm employs several grooms to keep the horses clean and healthy. "animaljobpersonagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of several officers of the English royal household, chiefly in the lord chamberlain's department."the groom of the chamber; the groom of the stole"royalgovernmentjobhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brushing or cleaning, as of a dog or horse."Give the mare a quick groom before you take her out."animalnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attend to one's appearance and clothing."Before his job interview, he carefully grooms himself by shaving, combing his hair, and making sure his clothes are neat. "appearancestylehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them."Every morning, the stable hand grooms the horses, brushing their coats until they shine. "animalactionjobagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare (someone) for election or appointment."The party leader grooms young politicians to become future leaders. "politicsgovernmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare (a ski slope) for skiers by packing down the snow."Every night, the resort grooms the ski slopes so they are smooth and safe for skiers the next day. "sportweatheractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The predator grooms children online by pretending to be a friend and slowly gaining their confidence. "humaninhumansexlawmoralsocietyactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn agile software development, to review and prioritize the items in the development backlog."The product owner grooms the backlog every week to ensure the team is working on the most important features. "technologycomputingbusinessinternetorganizationprocesssystemworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
