(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ is the same as a bride~ .
...the bride and ~.
N-COUNT
2.
A ~ is someone whose job is to look after the horses in a stable and to keep them clean.
N-COUNT
3.
If you ~ an animal, you clean its fur, usually by brushing it.
The horses were exercised and ~ed with special care.
VERB: V n
4.
If you are ~ed for a special job, someone prepares you for it by teaching you the skills you will need.
George was already being ~ed for the top job...
Marshall was ~ed to run the family companies.
VERB: usu passive, be V-ed for n, be V-ed to-inf