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Meaning of "grooming" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GROOMING

grooming  [ˈɡruːmɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GROOMING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grooming is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GROOMING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of grooming in the English dictionary

The first definition of grooming in the dictionary is the things that people do to keep themselves clean and make their hair, face and skin look nice. Other definition of grooming is the act of cleaning another's fur, removing parasites, etc. Grooming is also the process of winning the confidence of a victim in order to a commit sexual assault on him or her.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GROOMING


all-consuming
ɔːlkənˈsjuːmɪŋ
assuming
əˈsjuːmɪŋ
blooming
ˈbluːmɪŋ
booming
ˈbuːmɪŋ
calming
ˈkɑːmɪŋ
charming
ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ
consuming
kənˈsjuːmɪŋ
dreaming
ˈdriːmɪŋ
everblooming
ˈɛvəˌbluːmɪŋ
farming
ˈfɑːmɪŋ
mushrooming
ˈmʌʃruːmɪŋ
nonconsuming
ˌnɒnkənˈsjuːmɪŋ
performing
pəˈfɔːmɪŋ
presuming
prɪˈzjuːmɪŋ
screaming
ˈskriːmɪŋ
showrooming
ˈʃəʊˌruːmɪŋ
streaming
ˈstriːmɪŋ
unassuming
ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ
unpresuming
ˌʌnprɪˈzjuːmɪŋ
warming
ˈwɔːmɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GROOMING

grommeted
gromwell
Gromyko
Groningen
groof
grooly
groom
groomed
groomer
groomsman
groomsmen
groove
grooved
grooveless
groovelike
groover
groovier
grooviest
grooving saw
groovy

WORDS THAT END LIKE GROOMING

becoming
blossoming
bottoming
coming
forthcoming
gaming
have it coming
homecoming
homing
incoming
looming
oncoming
re-homing
Second Coming
shortcoming
unbecoming
unwelcoming
up-and-coming
upcoming
welcoming
Wyoming

Synonyms and antonyms of grooming in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GROOMING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «grooming» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of grooming

Translation of «grooming» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GROOMING

Find out the translation of grooming to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of grooming from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grooming» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

打扮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arreglo
570 millions of speakers

English

grooming
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सौंदर्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاستمالة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

уход
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cuidado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাজগোজের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

croissant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dandanan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pflege
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

身だしなみ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

외모 가꾸기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dandan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chải chuốt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சீர்ப்படுத்தும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सौंदर्यप्रसाधन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tımar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uwodzenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

догляд
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Intretinere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλλωπισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

versorging
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grooming
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grooming
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of grooming

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GROOMING»

The term «grooming» is very widely used and occupies the 8.501 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GROOMING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «grooming» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «grooming» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about grooming

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10 QUOTES WITH «GROOMING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word grooming.
1
Russell Brand
It would have been convenient to be gay. Just because of the grooming, the narcissism, stuff like that. But I have this kind of roaring heterosexuality. Traditional, uncomplicated heterosexuality, an almost cliched Robin Askwith thing.
2
Courteney Cox
Well, actually, plucking my eyebrows is more of a hobby than a grooming tip.
3
Laverne Cox
My mother was a teacher. She was grooming my brother and me to be successful, accomplished people.
4
Adam DeVine
Some celebrities like to get behind water conservation or helping the homeless get back on their feet. Me? Body grooming control: that's what I like to step behind 100 percent.
5
Michael Dickinson
When it first notices an approaching threat, a fly's body might be in any sort of posture depending on what it was doing at the time, like grooming, feeding, walking, or courting. Our experiments showed that the fly somehow 'knows' whether it needs to make large or small postural changes to reach the correct preflight posture.
6
Barry Gibb
I think they are grooming me as another Gary Cooper.
7
Miranda Hart
If taking one-self seriously as a woman means committing to a life of grooming, pumicing, pruning and polishing one's exterior for the benefit of onlookers, then I may as well leave my unwieldy rucksack to the top of a bleak Scottish hill and make my home there under a stone, where I'll fashion shoes out of mud and clothes out of leaves.
8
Tom Hopkins
You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset.
9
Daymond John
Good grooming is integral and impeccable style is a must. If you don't look the part, no one will want to give you time or money.
10
Gary Kemp
I am a metrosexual and into male grooming - I moisturise, I exfoliate.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GROOMING»

Discover the use of grooming in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grooming and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
All (87) Breed Dog Grooming: For the Beginner
Lists useful tools and equipment and discusses the proper grooming procedure for the most popular dog breeds
‎1987
2
The Everything Dog Grooming Book: All you need to help your ...
Grooming your dog at home is a great way to save money and bond with your dog at the same time. With this helpful handbook, you'll be cutting, clipping, shearing, and shaving like a pro before you can say "bath time"!
Sandy Blackburn, 2008
3
Grooming, Gossip, and the Evolution of Language
What a big brain we have for all the small talk we make. It's an evolutionary riddle that at long last makes sense in this intriguing book about what gossip has done for our talkative species.
Robin Dunbar, Robin Ian MacDonald Dunbar, 1998
4
Dog Grooming For Dummies
This friendly guide shows you how to develop a grooming routine that will keep your dog clean - and strengthen the bond between you. It includes detailed, step-by-step grooming instructions for all types of coats.
Margaret H. Bonham, 2011
5
Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference
This third edition of a respected classic features newer, high-style clips and European clips, as well as an in-depth review of preparations for the artistic presentation of the universally popular poodle. 200 photos. 300 line drawings.
Shirlee Kalstone, Larry Kalstone, 2000
6
Ultimate Dog Grooming
Describes grooming tips for 170 dog breeds, from coat types to the equipment needed to keep dogs looking and feeling their best.
Eileen Geeson, Barbara Vetter, Lia Whitmore, 2007
7
Neurobiology of Grooming Behavior
Over a series of 12 chapters that introduce and explicate the field of grooming research and its significance for the human and animal brain, this book covers the breadth of grooming animal models while simultaneously providing sufficient ...
Allan V. Kalueff, Justin L. La Porte, Carisa L. Bergner, 2010
8
Grooming To Win: How to Groom, Trim, Braid, and Prepare Your ...
This is the definitive book on grooming your horse to catch the judge’s eye.
Susan E. Harris, 2008
9
Grooming Manual for the Dog and Cat
This book provides much needed guidance for groomers, breeders and owners. It will be invaluable for those taking the City and Guilds 775 Grooming exam and animal care students of all levels.
Sue Dallas, Diana North, Joanne Angus, 2008
10
Grooming the Next Generation for Success
Filled with proven practicesprinciples that are easy to understandapply.
Dani Johnson, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GROOMING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grooming is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Vandy grooming Edgewood's Crawford for future
Former Edgewood star Josh Crawford signed with Vanderbilt in February and is getting ready for his first season in the SEC. The 5-foot-10, ... «Montgomery Advertiser, Jul 15»
2
Jared Tolson accused of grooming boy, 13, in Alabama SMILES in …
A man accused of trying to groom a teenager online smirked as he had his police mug shot taken. Jared Tolson, 21, was arrested on suspicion ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
The LA Man's Guide to Good Grooming in 5 Steps
Don't get it twisted—”good grooming” doesn't mean you're as plucked and primped as that dude in One Direction. What it does mean is that no ... «Frontiers Media, Jul 15»
4
D.C. men among most handsome, a not-at-all-surprising study says
Mike Gilman, founder and CEO of Grooming Lounge, said since the company opened its first spa in D.C. in 2002 the city has only gotten more ... «Washington Business Journal, Jul 15»
5
Infosys identifying and grooming next generation of its leadership
BENGALURU: Infosys has set in motion the exercise to identify and groom the next generation of leaders. A batch of nearly 50 employees has ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
6
Cresco ex-psychiatrist caught 'grooming' boy on Facebook sentenced
He then began "grooming" her son, who was 13 at the time. Grooming is a process sexual offenders use to get closer to victims and, in this and ... «Pocono Record, Jul 15»
7
More men than women splurge on grooming | Coimbatore NYOOOZ
People are no longer worried about making bigger holes in their wallets when it comes to overall grooming. The Indian market is witnessing the ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
8
Pet grooming salon aims for “picture perfect” results
Business name: A Picture Perfect Pet Grooming,LLC. Owner: Vickie Delaney. Phone: 321-632-7273. Address: 5410 Murrell Road, Suite 207 ... «Florida Today, Jul 15»
9
Government set to approve child grooming bill
Proposing the Criminal Law (Child Grooming) Bill, 2014, Fine Gael TD Marcella Corcoran Kennedy moved the bill for a second reading in the ... «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
10
Recent pet deaths renew calls for regulation of pet grooming industry
Allison Marks never thought she was putting her golden retriever in danger when she dropped him off for a recent grooming appointment. «Today.com, Jul 15»

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