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1. To prepare game, fowl, fish and so forth for cooking by plucking, scaling, eviscerating, and so on. 2. To "dress a salad" simply means adding a dressing.

verb

1. To put clothes on: apparel, attire, clothe, garb, garment, invest. Informal tog. See put on/take off.
2. To furnish with decorations. adorn, bedeck, deck² (out), decorate, embellish, garnish, ornament, trim. See beautiful/ugly.
3. To apply therapeutic materials to (a wound): bandage, bind. See care for/neglect.
4. To prepare (soil) for the planting and raising of crops: cultivate, culture, tend², till, work. See prepared/unprepared, touch/not touch.

phrasal verb - dress down

To criticize for a fault or an offense: admonish, call down, castigate, chastise, chide, rap¹, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, scold, tax, upbraid. Informal bawl out, lambaste. Slang chew out. Idioms: bringcalltaketo task, call on the carpet, haulrakeover the coals, let someone have it,, attack/defend, praise/blame.

phrasal verb - dress up

To dress in formal or special clothing: array, attire, deck² (out), prank². Informal trick out (or up). Slang doll up,, order/disorder, plain/fancy, put on/take off.

noun

1. Articles worn to cover the body: apparel, attire, clothes, clothing, garment (used in plural), habiliment (often used in plural), raiment. Informal dud (used in plural), tog (used in plural). Slang thread (used in plural). See put on/take off.
2. A set or style of clothing: costume, garb, guise, habiliment (often used in plural), outfit, turnout. Informal getup, rig. See put on/take off.
3. A one-piece skirted outer garment for women and children: frock, gown. See put on/take off.

Definition: cover a wound
Antonyms: open, uncover, undress

v

Definition: physically prepare; groom
Antonyms: disarray, mess up, rumple, wrinkle

v

Definition: put on clothing
Antonyms: bare, disrobe, lay bare, unclothe, undress

v. 1. draw up (troops) in the proper alignment.

2. (of troops) come into such an alignment.

denoting military uniform or other clothing used on formal or ceremonial occasions: a dress suit.

dress ship decorate a ship with flags, for a special occasion.

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Quotes:

"There is much to support the view that it is clothes that wear us, and not we, them; we may make them take the mould of arm or breast, but they mould our hearts, our brains, our tongues to their liking." - Virginia Woolf

"He was a tubby little chap who looked as if he had been poured into his clothes and had forgotten to say when!" - Sir P(elham) G(renville) Wodehouse

"One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art." - Oscar Wilde

"You can say what you like about long dresses, but they cover a multitude of shins." - Mae West

"When a woman dresses up for an occasion, the man should become the black velvet pillow for the jewel." - John Weitz

"We act the way we dress. Neglected and untidy clothes reflect a neglected and untidy mind." - Source Unknown

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• Preparations and Presentations - dress: (vb) prepare for cooking or serving
• Dresses and Skirts - dress: woman’s garment with top and skirt in one piece
• Clothing in General - dress: clothing, esp. when suited to specific occasion
• Hunting Practice and Techniques - dress: (vb) cut up, trim, and remove skin, feathers, and viscera from game prior to storage or transportation
• Fishing Practice and Techniques - dress: (vb) prepare a fly or bait a hook for use

For other uses, see Dress (disambiguation).

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Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres depicts the Comtesse d'Haussonville, wearing a dress.

A dress (also known as a frock or a gown) is a garment consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice (or a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment). In Western culture, dresses are usually considered to be items of women's and girls' apparel.

The hemline of dresses can be as high as the upper thigh or as low as the ground, depending on the whims of fashion and the modesty or personal taste of the wearer.^[1]

Contents 1 History 1.1 19th century 2 Usage 3 See also 4 References 5 External links

History

19th century

Dresses increased dramatically to the hoopskirt and crinoline-supported styles of the 1860s; then fullness was draped and drawn to the back. Dresses had a "day" bodice with a high neckline and long sleeves, and an "evening" bodice with a low neckline (decollete) and very short sleeves.

Throughout this period, the length of fashionable dresses varied only slightly, between ankle-length and floor-sweeping.^[2]

See also History of Western fashion: 1795–1820, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s

Victorian fashion, Artistic Dress movement, Victorian dress reform.

Usage

A typical pre-prom gathering, with girls in dresses, and boys in tuxedos.

In Europe and America, dresses are worn by females of all ages as an alternative to a separate skirt and blouse or trousers.

Dresses however can be cooler and less confining than many trouser styles, and they are very popular for special occasions such as proms or weddings.^[3]

See also

Abaya, a long-sleeved robe-like dress worn by some Muslim women Aodai Blouse Bustle Clothing Clothing terminology       Crinoline Gown

Shirtdress Skirt Qipao Sarong Tunic Women wearing pants

References

1. ^ Davis, Michael (2007). Art of dress designing (1st ed. ed.). Delhi: Global Media. ISBN 81-904575-7-8. 
2. ^ Davis, Michael (2007). Art of dress designing (1st ed. ed.). Delhi: Global Media. ISBN 81-904575-7-8. 
3. ^ Pundir, Nirupama (2007). Fashion technology : today and tomorrow. New Delhi: Mittal Publications. ISBN 81-8324-203-0. 

• Oxford English Dictionary
• Brockmamn, Helen L.: The Theory of Fashion Design, Wiley, 1965.
• Picken, Mary Brooks: The Fashion Dictionary, Funk and Wagnalls, 1957. (1973 edition ISBN 0-308-10052-2)
• Tozer, Jane, and Sarah Levitt: Fabric of Society: A Century of People and Their Clothes 1770–1870, Laura Ashley Ltd., 1983; ISBN 0-9508913-0-4

External links

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Dansk (Danish)
v. tr. - klæde på, pynte, dekorere, behandle med salve, forbinde, frisere, gøre klar til tilberedning, gøde, glatte, tilhugge, strigle, rette ind
v. intr. - klæde sig, klæde sig på, klæde om, rette sig ind
n. - kjole, dragt, aftentøj
adj. - galla-, selskabs-

idioms:

• dress circle    teaterbalkon
• dress coat    kjolefrakke, herrekjole
• dress down    skælde ud, tage mindre pænt tøj på som passer til lejligheden
• dress rehearsal    generalprøve, kostumeprøve
• dress up    pynte sig, klæde sig ud, pynte på
• dressed to kill    klædt på til det helt store
• dressed up to the nines    i sit fineste puds

Nederlands (Dutch)
jurk, kleding, tenue, pluimage, zich kleden, aankleden, kleden, verbinden, prepareren, met saus overgieten, opmaken, richten, versieren, zich verkleden

Français (French)
v. tr. - habiller, s'habiller, (Théât) costumer, parer, orner, (Naut) pavoiser, (Culin) assaisonner, garnir, accommoder, préparer (un poulet), apprêter (des peaux), corroyer (le cuir), dégrossir (le bois), tailler, dresser (le bois), (Agric) façonner, aligner (des troupes), panser (une plaie)
v. intr. - s'habiller, se vêtir, s'aligner (des soldats)
n. - vêtements, robe, habillement, tenue, mise
adj. - habillé

idioms:

• dress circle    (Théât) premier balcon, corbeille
• dress coat    habit, queue-de-pie
• dress down    (GB) passer un savon à, panser (un cheval), (GB) s'habiller décontracté
• dress rehearsal    (Théât) répétition générale, (fig) répétition générale
• dress up    se mettre en grande toilette, s'endimancher (péj), se déguiser, se costumer, déguiser en
• dressed to kill    habillé de manière irrésistible
• dressed up to the nines    être sur son trente-et-un

Deutsch (German)
n. - Kleidung, Kleid, Tracht, Uniform
v. - sich kleiden, ankleiden, verbinden, schmücken, frisieren, hobeln, gerben, polieren, düngen, (Mil.) ausrichten, sich anziehen
adj. - Kleider...

idioms:

• dress circle    erster Rang
• dress coat    Mantelkleid
• dress down    (ugs.) zurechtweisen
• dress rehearsal    Generalprobe
• dress up    schmücken, fein anziehen, verkleiden, sich herausputzen, sich verkleiden
• dressed to kill    herausgeputzt
• dressed up to the nines    sehr festlich gekleidet sein

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - φουστάνι, φόρεμα, αμφίεση, περιβολή, ενδυμασία, ντύσιμο, ένδυμα, ρούχο
v. - ντύνω/-ομαι, ντύνομαι επίσημα, ετοιμάζω για χρήση ή σερβίρισμα, αραδιάζω, παρατάσσω, προετοιμάζω, προλειαίνω, επιδένω ή περιποιούμαι τραύμα (κν. μπαντάρω), διευθετώ εκτιθέμενα αντικείμενα (σε βιτρίνα κ.λπ.), διακοσμώ, βάζω λαδόξιδο σε (σαλάτα)

idioms:

• dress circle    πρώτος εξώστης
• dress coat    (ενδυμ.) φράκο, βελάδα
• dress down    (καθομ.) επιπλήττω, κατσαδιάζω
• dress rehearsal    επίσημη ή τελευταία πρόβα παράστασης (πρόβα τζενεράλε, γενική δοκιμή)
• dress up    ντύνομαι επίσημα, φοράω τα καλά μου
• dressed to kill    (καθομ.) ντυμένος στο καντίνι, στην πένα/του κουτιού
• dressed up to the nines    ντυμένος στην πένα

Italiano (Italian)
vestirsi, fasciare, adornare, cambiarsi, indumento, vestito, costume, tenuta

idioms:

• dress circle    prima galleria
• dress down    dare una lavata di capo
• dress rehearsal    prova generale
• dress up    vestirsi elegantemente, travestirsi
• dressed to kill    vestito/a da far colpo

Português (Portuguese)
n. - vestido (m)
v. - vestir(-se)

idioms:

• dress circle    camarote (m) no teatro
• dress coat    casaca (f)
• dress down    corretivo (m), vestir-se informalmente
• dress rehearsal    ensaio (m) geral
• dress up    vestir roupas especiais
• dressed to kill    pronto para matar
• evening dress    vestido a rigor
• full dress    traje (m) de cerimônia

Русский (Russian)
одеваться, одевать, перевязывать, украшать, платье, наряд

idioms:

• dress circle    ложа для почетных гостей
• dress coat    офиц. пальто
• dress down    одеться небрежно, отчитать
• dress rehearsal    генеральная репетиция
• dress up    разодеться
• dressed to kill    разодетый в пух и прах
• evening dress    вечернее платье
• full dress    парадный костюм

Español (Spanish)
v. tr. - vestir, vendar, curar, adornar, engalanar, sazonar, diseñar ropa
v. intr. - vestirse, cambiarse de ropa, alinearse
n. - ropa, vestido, traje, traje regional, traje tradicional, uniforme
adj. - de vestido formal, de o para vestimenta

idioms:

• dress circle    primer piso, platea alta
• dress coat    frac
• dress down    echar un rapapolvo, regañar, dar un café
• dress rehearsal    ensayo general
• dress up    ponerse de tiros largos, vestirse elegante, disfrazarse
• dressed to kill    de punta en blanco, de tiros largos
• dressed up to the nines    engalanado, vestido de punta en blanco

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - dräkt, kläder, toalett
v. - klä sig, smycka, tekn. smörja, tillreda

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
给...穿衣, 整理, 穿衣, 穿晚礼服, 打扮, 整队, 女装, 衣服, 连衣裙, 服装, 连衣裙的

idioms:

• dress circle    前排座位
• dress coat    燕尾服
• dress down    狠狠地训斥, 整理
• dress rehearsal    预演, 彩排
• dress up    打扮, 装饰
• dressed to kill    漂亮的要命
• dressed up to the nines    打扮的非常入时

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
v. tr. - 給...穿衣, 整理
v. intr. - 穿衣, 穿晚禮服, 打扮, 整隊
n. - 女裝, 衣服, 連衣裙, 服裝
adj. - 連衣裙的

idioms:

• dress circle    前排座位
• dress coat    燕尾服
• dress down    狠狠地訓斥, 整理
• dress rehearsal    預演, 彩排
• dress up    打扮, 裝飾
• dressed to kill    漂亮的要命
• dressed up to the nines    打扮的非常入時

한국어 (Korean)
v. tr. - 옷을 입히다, 매무새를 만지다, 장식하다, (광석 등을) 가려내다
v. intr. - 옷을 입다, 정장하다, 줄을 맞추다
n. - 옷, 정장, (여성용) 드레스, 외모
adj. - 옷의, 정장의, 입기에 알맞은

idioms:

• dress down    꾸중, 엄하게 혼남
• dress up    정장하다, 멋지게 보이게 하다

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 服装, 婦人服, ドレス, 装い
v. - 服を着せる, 身じたくさせる, 正装する, 下ごしらえする, 手入れする, 毛をすく, 整列する, 飾る, 刈り込む

idioms:

• be dressed up to the nines    正装して
• dress circle    特等席, 特別席
• dress coat    燕尾服
• dress down    すいてやる, 叱り付ける
• dress rehearsal    本稽古, 本番並みの練習
• dress up    盛装する, 扮装する, 飾る

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) ثوب, ردا, لباس, (فعل) يلبس, يكسو, يزين, يضمد ( جرحا), يحضر طعام للطبخ‏

עברית (Hebrew)
v. tr. - ‮הלביש, הכין לשימוש, הכין לבישול, קישט, סירק או קצץ את השיער, הוסיף רוטב, דישן, גימר (בד, בניין), עיבד עור, טיפל בסוס, טיפל בפצע ע"י משחה‬
v. intr. - ‮התלבש, הסתדר בשורה‬
n. - ‮שמלה, תלבושת, לבוש, מעטה גוף‬
adj. - ‮רשמי, חגיגי‬

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