(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.
dress coat
A coat with skirts behind only, as distinct from the frock coat, of which the skirts surround the body. It is worn on occasions of ceremony. The dress coat of officers of the United States army is a full-skirted frock coat.
dress goods
A term applied to fabrics for the gowns of women and girls
-- most commonly to fabrics of mixed materials, but also applicable to silks, printed linens, and calicoes.
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dresser
(n.) One who dresses
one who put in order or makes ready for use
one who on clothes or ornaments.
(n.) A kind of pick for shaping large coal.
(n.) An assistant in a hospital, whose office it is to dress wounds, sores, etc.
(v. t.) A table or bench on which meat and other things are dressed, or prepared for use.
(v. t.) A cupboard or set of shelves to receive dishes and cooking utensils.