grooming

/ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To attend to one's appearance and clothing.
To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.
To prepare (someone) for election or appointment.
To prepare (a ski slope) for skiers by packing down the snow.
To attempt to gain the trust of (somebody, especially a minor) with the intention of subjecting them to abusive or exploitative behaviour such as sexual abuse or human trafficking.
In agile software development, to review and prioritize the items in the development backlog.
Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
The practice of primates picking through the hair of others, looking for insects etc.
The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.
Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.
The act of attempting to gain the trust of a minor with the intention of having a sexual relationship with him or her.
In agile software development, the reviewing and prioritization of items in the development backlog.

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