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DRESSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 23 meanings of the word Dressing.

Dressing - as a noun

A mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stuffing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concoctionintermixturemixture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fecundationfertilisationfertilization
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enrichment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cloth covering for a wound or sore

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
medical dressing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cloth covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather

The activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grooming
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of applying a bandage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bandagingbinding

Dressing - as a verb

To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).

Example: "He was dressed in the latest fashions."

To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.

Example: "I rose and dressed before daybreak.  it's very cold out. dress warm."

To put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game.

Example: "Due to a left ankle sprain, kobe bryant did not dress for the game against indiana"

Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers.

Example: "Does sir dress to the right or the left?"

To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it.

To prepare oneself; to make ready.

To adorn, ornament.

Example: "It was time to dress the windows for christmas again."

To 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.

To prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc.

To treat (a wound, or wounded person).

To prepare for use; to fit for any use; to render suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.

Example: "To dress leather or cloth;  to dress a garden;  to dress grain, by cleansing it;  in mining and metallurgy, to dress ores, by sorting and separating them"

To prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber).

To manure (land).

To bolt or sift flour.

(sometimes imperative) to arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align.

Example: "Right, dress!"

To break and train for use, as a horse or other animal.

Example Sentences

"I bought a new dressing for my salad."
"She spilled dressing on her shirt."
"The dressing for the wound was applied carefully."
"What kind of dressing do you prefer on your sandwich?"
"The Caesar dressing is a favorite among many people."
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Word Game Points

Is DRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dressing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DRESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dressing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DRESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dressing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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