Dress
/drɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) Clothing worn to cover the body, typically referring to a one-piece garment for a woman or girl.
She wore a beautiful red dress to the trial.
- (v.) To put clothes on oneself or another.
The witness was asked to dress appropriately for court.
- (v.) To arrange or prepare something in a particular way, such as dressing a wound.
The medic dressed the injured attorney's wound.
Forms
- dresses
- dressed
- dressing
See also
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'dress code' might specify appropriate attire for court proceedings.
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