GROOM


Meaning of GROOM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ gru:m ]

( grooms, grooming, groomed)

1.

A groom is the same as a bridegroom .

...the bride and groom.

N-COUNT

2.

A groom is someone whose job is to look after the horses in a stable and to keep them clean.

N-COUNT

3.

If you groom an animal, you clean its fur, usually by brushing it.

The horses were exercised and groomed with special care.

VERB : V n

4.

If you are groomed for a special job, someone prepares you for it by teaching you the skills you will need.

George was already being groomed for the top job...

Marshall was groomed to run the family companies.

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed for n , be V-ed to-inf

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