Dress

Definition:

(v. t.) To direct; to put right or straight; to regulate; to order.
(v. t.) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align; as, to dress the ranks.
(v. t.) To treat methodically with remedies, bandages, or curative appliances, as a sore, an ulcer, a wound, or a wounded or diseased part.
(v. t.) To adjust; to put in good order; to arrange; specifically: (a) To prepare for use; to fit for any use; to render suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready; as, to dress a slain animal; to dress meat; to dress leather or cloth; to dress or trim a lamp; to dress a garden; to dress a horse, by currying and rubbing; to dress grain, by cleansing it; in mining and metallurgy, to dress ores, by sorting and separating them.
(v. t.) To cut to proper dimensions, or give proper shape to, as to a tool by hammering; also, to smooth or finish.
(v. t.) To put in proper condition by appareling, as the body; to put clothes upon; to apparel; to invest with garments or rich decorations; to clothe; to deck.
(v. t.) To break and train for use, as a horse or other animal.
(v. i.) To arrange one's self in due position in a line of soldiers; -- the word of command to form alignment in ranks; as, Right, dress!
(v. i.) To clothe or apparel one's self; to put on one's garments; to pay particular regard to dress; as, to dress quickly.
(n.) That which is used as the covering or ornament of the body; clothes; garments; habit; apparel.
(n.) A lady's gown; as, silk or a velvet dress.
(n.) Attention to apparel, or skill in adjusting it.
(n.) The system of furrows on the face of a millstone.

Compare dress with other words:

dress vs. satchel

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dress vs. wigan

dress vs. trollopee

dress vs. marceline

dress vs. lutestring

dress vs. surfacer

dress vs. prink

canonicals vs. dress

dress vs. mantuamaker

dress vs. snazziness

dress vs. scabble

decorate vs. dress

custom vs. dress

dress vs. stage

dress vs. shirt

dress vs. modiste

dress vs. revest

dress vs. seminude

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dress vs. keeve

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dress vs. pomatum

dress vs. epaulette

bertha vs. dress

dress vs. equipage

dress vs. stonecutter

dress vs. polonaise

dress vs. petticoat

dress vs. undressed

chemise vs. dress

backless vs. dress

aguise vs. dress

dress vs. raiment

dress vs. pinafore

dress vs. outfit

dress vs. shark

array vs. dress

budge vs. dress

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dress vs. stylish

bohemian vs. dress

dress vs. tattered

dress vs. jumper

dress vs. regalia

dowdy vs. dress

dress vs. mufti

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dress vs. plumage

costume vs. dress

dismantle vs. dress

bundle vs. dress

dishabille vs. dress

attire vs. dress

dress vs. shroud

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codpiece vs. dress

content vs. dress

bosom vs. dress

dress vs. sheath

dress vs. scotch

dress vs. frock

apparel vs. dress

address vs. dress

direct vs. dress

dress vs. dressing

dress vs. dresser

disrobe vs. dress

dress vs. dressed

dress vs. undress

dress vs. strip

bandage vs. dress

dress vs. material

clothes vs. dress

dress vs. surface

clothe vs. dress

dress vs. treat

dress vs. season

adorn vs. dress

dress vs. ornament

dress vs. prepare

dress vs. nightdress

dress vs. furrow

dress vs. millstone

clothing vs. dress

curry vs. dress

accouter vs. dress

dress vs. prune

dress vs. skirt

dress vs. train

dress vs. toilet