grooming

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of preparing an animal for a show or competition by bathing, brushing, and trimming its fur.

  - "The grooming of the horse took several hours."
  - "The dog groomer gave the puppy a bath and a trim."

• Noun

  The act of taking care of someone or something, especially making them look clean and neat.

  - "The mother took great pains in the grooming of her child."
  - "The CEO was known for his meticulous grooming of the company's image."

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Synonyms

coaching , mentoring , curry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grooming
looming , rooming , blooming

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Variants

List of all variants of grooming that leads to same result
groom , groomed , grooming , grooms

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Etymology

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The word 'grooming' comes from the Old French word 'gromir,' which means 'to growl' or 'to grumble.' However, it is believed that the modern usage of the term comes from the Middle English word 'grom,' meaning 'young man' or 'servant.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the term 'grooming' in English was in the 15th century?

2. The longest recorded dog grooming session took over 24 hours to complete!

3. Many professional dog groomers start their careers as veterinary assistants or animal trainers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Animal husbandry: The science and art of taking care of animals for food, fiber, work, or other agricultural products.

2. Personal hygiene: The practice of keeping the body clean and free from diseases.

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Culture

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Grooming is a significant aspect of animal husbandry, particularly in the show and competition world. Proper grooming not only keeps the animal clean and healthy but also enhances its appearance. In human culture, grooming is seen as an essential part of personal hygiene and self-care.

How to Memorize "grooming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of bathing, brushing, and trimming an animal or visualize yourself taking care of your own appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grooming' with cleanliness, preparation, and taking care of something or someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BATH' to remember the steps of grooming: Brush, Apply shampoo, Towel dry, and Hydrate.

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