Definitions for groom

Definitions for (noun) groom

Main entry: groom, bridegroom

Definition: a man who has recently been married


Main entry: bridegroom, groom

Definition: a man participant in his own marriage ceremony


Main entry: stableboy, stableman, hostler, groom, ostler

Definition: someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses


Definitions for (verb) groom

Main entry: groom, neaten

Definition: care for one's external appearance

Usage: He is always well-groomed


Main entry: dress, curry, groom

Definition: give a neat appearance to

Usage: groom the dogs; dress the horses


Main entry: train, prepare, groom

Definition: educate for a future role or function

Usage: He is grooming his son to become his successor; The prince was prepared to become King one day; They trained him to be a warrior


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