dressing
- noun
- /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/
- Specialized
- The factory specializes in the dressing of high-quality leather for shoes and bags.
Examples
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The dressing of animal hides is crucial for producing quality leather.
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Many artisans specialize in dressing animal hides for leather goods.
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After the initial cleaning, the dressing of the hides takes several weeks.
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Modern chemical methods have improved the efficiency of dressing animal skins.
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The tanning industry specializes in the dressing of animal hides to create durable leather.
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The craftsmen demonstrated the ancient art of hide dressing to the eager apprentices.
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After a careful dressing process, the leather was ready for production into various goods.
Synonyms
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4.1
Turning animal hides into leather using chemicals
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9.1
Treating leather to make it soft and easy to bend
Compounds
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1.0
A cold sauce like oil and vinegar or ranch that adds flavor to fresh vegetables
- Informal
12
5.6
An action that makes something look better than it really is to hide problems
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2.8
A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home
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3.5
A creamy sauce for salads and sandwiches made from mayonnaise, horseradish, onion, and ketchup
- Informal
2
6.1
A severe scolding from someone in charge, often in front of other people
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2.4
A thin sauce for salad made with oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs like oregano
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2.1
A creamy sauce for salads and sandwiches made from mayonnaise and chopped pickles
- Specialized
1
3.4
A clean pad of cotton or gauze that covers a wound after surgery to protect it
- Archaic
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7.5
A small box for keeping brushes, bottles, and toiletries when you travel
- Specialized
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5.4
A thin layer of compost or fertilizer spread on top of soil to help plants grow without mixing it in
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4.1
A salad sauce that mixes oil and vinegar with mashed anchovies to make it salty
A salad dressing made from equal parts mayonnaise and vinaigrette with garlic and cheese
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Etymology
Dressing comes from the verb dress, meaning 'to prepare' or 'to treat'. Leather workers 'dress' animal skins to change them into leather, so dressing is the process or treatment used on hides.