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Noun
(countable) An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist.
(nautical) 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.
(transitive) To treat (a wound, or wounded person). [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it. [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone). [from 15th c.]
(intransitive) To clothe oneself; to put on clothes. [from 18th c.]
(intransitive) Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other of the trousers. [from 20th c.]
To prepare for use; to fit for any use; to render suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.
(transitive) To prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber).
(transitive) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align. Sometimes an imperative command.
To break and train for use, as a horse or other animal.
