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   Dress·ing

   /ˈdresiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. a sauce for salads, typically one consisting of oil and vinegar mixed together with herbs or other flavorings: "vinaigrette dressing" Similar saucerelishcondimentdipflavoring
   • ▪ stuffing: North American "turkey with apple dressing"
   • 2. a piece of material placed on a wound to protect it: "an antiseptic dressing" Similar bandagecoveringgauzelintcompressligatureswathepoulticesalveplasterspicatrademark:ElastoplastBand-Aid
   • 3. size or stiffening used in the finishing of fabrics: "fabrics finished with dressing will work successfully when cut an inch wide"
   • 4. a fertilizing substance such as compost or manure spread over or plowed into land: "a dressing of blood, fish, and bone" Similar fertilizermulchmanurecompostdungbonemealblood, fish, and bonefishmealguanohumuspeattop-dressing

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