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Groom

ɡruːm

Groom definitions
verb
groom groomed grooming grooms
  1. brush and clean the coat of (a horse, dog, or other animal)

    "the horses were groomed and taken to shows"

    • (of an animal) clean the fur or skin of (itself or another animal)

      "their main preoccupation is licking and grooming themselves"

    • give a neat and tidy appearance to (someone)

      "keeping oneself groomed is important and can have a positive impact on one's attitude"

    • look after (a lawn, ski slope, or other surface)

      "groom your lawn—keep the grass cut"

  2. prepare or train (someone) for a particular purpose or activity

    "star pupils who are groomed for higher things"

  3. form a relationship with (a child or young person) with the intention of sexually assaulting them or inducing them to commit an illegal act such as selling drugs or joining a terrorist organization

    "he groomed a 14-year-old girl online while pretending to be a former soldier"

noun
groom grooms
  1. a person employed to take care of horses
    stable hand stableman stable lad stable boy stable girl
  2. a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event; a bridegroom

    "the tradition is said to bring good luck to the bride and groom"

    bridegroom new husband husband-to-be
  3. any of various officials of the royal household