Thesaurus: dressing

Related headwords

Definitions

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Dress
2. n. Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire.
3. n. An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to a sore or wound.
4. n. Manure or compost over land. When it remains on the surface, it is called a top-dressing.
5. n. A preparation to fit food for use; a condiment; as, a dressing for salad.
6. n. The stuffing of fowls, pigs, etc.; forcemeat.
7. n. Gum, starch, and the like, used in stiffening or finishing silk, linen, and other fabrics.
8. n. An ornamental finish, as a molding around doors, windows, or on a ceiling, etc.
9. n. Castigation; scolding; -- often with down.
10. n. savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
11. n. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
12. n. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure