n. 1. Preparing a person for a position requiring skilled behavior, especially by providing opposrtunity for practise and guidance in making the right decisions; as, to provide grooming for one's successor as president. [ wns=1 ] Syn. -- training, preparation. [ WordNet 1.5 ] 2. The activity of getting dressed, washed and generally of neat appearance. [ wns=2 ] Syn. -- dressing. [ WordNet 1.5 ] 3. The activity of cleaning oneself or others by removing lice, ticks, dirt, etc. from the fur; -- of animals. [ PJC ] |