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Meaning of dressing

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dressing

Pronunciation:/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy.

  2. A sauce, especially a cold one for salads.

  3. Something added to the soil as a fertilizer etc.

  4. The activity of getting dressed.

dressing

Pronunciation:/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: He was dressed in the latest fashions.

  2. To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.

    Example: I rose and dressed before daybreak.  It's very cold out. Dress warm.

  3. 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

  4. 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?