What is "grooming"

grooming \grooming\ 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.

   Syn: training, preparation.

2. The activity of getting dressed, washed and generally of neat appearance. [WordNet sense 2]

   Syn: dressing.

3. The activity of cleaning oneself or others by removing lice, ticks, dirt, etc. from the fur; -- of animals.

n. 1 Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing. 2 The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work. 3 Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them. 4 The act of attempting to gain the trust of a minor with the intention of having a sexual relationship with him or her. vb. (present participle of groom English)

1. n. activity leading to skilled behavior [syn: training, preparation]

2. the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes [syn: dressing]