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Dress

/dɹɛs/

An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist.

📖 Definitions of "Dress"

noun

1
An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist.
"Amy and Mary looked very pretty in their dresses."
2
Apparel, clothing.
"He came to the party in formal dress."
3
The system of furrows on the face of a millstone.
4
A dress rehearsal.

verb

1
To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).
"He was dressed in the latest fashions."
2
To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.
"I rose and dressed before daybreak. It's very cold out. Dress warm."
3
To put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game.
"Due to a left ankle sprain, Kobe Bryant did not dress for the game against Indiana"
4
Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers.
"Does sir dress to the right or the left?"

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