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A fertilizing substance such as compost or manure spread over or plowed into land
“Heavy feeders, sunflowers appreciate a side dressing of compost or fertilizer during the growing season.”
A piece of material used to cover and protect a wound
“Selecting the correct dressing for the wound may ultimately decrease the number of dressing changes needed.”
A sauce or condiment used to add flavor
“Lightly coat the shrimp with dressing, reserving most of the dressing for the salad.”
A food mixture, typically stuffed into poultry or meat
“Jan then stuffed the dressing into the turkey, and it was now ready for the oven.”
The act of dressing or getting dressed (with clothes)
“Did you try to do all you could to prevent the dressing of the statue?”
A smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic
The act of making oneself presentable in appearance
The arrangement or ordering of something
Additional features or embellishments
The necessary ingredients or components (for something, especially food or a social event)
Special sauce, secret Sauce
An outer layer covering the surface of something
An act of cutting or butchering meat
A mixture of tallow and oil used to soften leather, and make it waterproof
Emulsified sauce made from eggs, oil, and vinegar, often used as a condiment
Present participle for to wear clothes in a particular way or of a particular type
“She prefers the casual look, and will usually dress in a simple t-shirt and jeans.”
Present participle for to put on one's clothes (from a state of undress)
“I didn't shower, or dress, or take care of myself for near on a week.”
Present participle for to make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
“We've kept it simple, warm and welcoming, and have avoided the urge to dress it with rambling roses or chintzy ornaments.”
Present participle for to cover, fasten, strap or bind with a bandage
“There was a long pause while Adrian and Brad continued to clean and dress the wounds.”
Present participle for to apply fertilizer to (an area of ground or a plant)
“After removing the spring greens, dress the soil with two tablespoons of sulfate of ammonia.”
Present participle for to raise or grow (plants)
“You can dress the beans by applying fertilizer regularly.”
Present participle for to arrange or style (hair)
“For these women, it was customary to apply cosmetics, and to dress their hair in the morning.”
Present participle for to clean and prepare food, especially poultry or shellfish
“Pour some good Colbert tarragon sauce on a dish, dress the chicken on top, and garnish with small braised carrots and turnips.”
Present participle for to draw up (troops) in the proper alignment
“The halberds of infantry sergeants were carried as a symbol of their authority and used to dress the ranks.”
Present participle for to make smooth, glossy or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding
“After school hours, his father would teach him to dress millstones.”
Present participle for to apply a veneer or layer to
Present participle for to break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
Present participle for to make something look (more) presentable
Present participle for to cause to become sharp or sharper
Present participle for to untangle or arrange (the hair) by drawing a comb through it
Present participle for to arrange or form in a straight line, row or column
Present participle for to dress or wear (a garment or clothing)
Present participle for to slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market
Present participle for to shape or form a given material
Present participle for to give a false or misleading account of the nature of
Present participle for to preserve (a body) by embalming and wrapping it in cloth
Present participle for to dress in a special costume for fun or as part of an entertainment
Present participle for to style or arrange (hair)
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