Grooming

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Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.
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.

The verb to groom may refer to:

Personal grooming, or preening, in humans and animals, a hygienic activity (caring for physical appearance)
- Social grooming, the activity by which animals and people who live in proximity can bond and reinforce social structures
- Dog grooming, the care provided for a dog's physical appearance (especially its coat and nails), or specific work done to enhance its appearance for a show
- Horse grooming, the daily hygienic care provided for horses, or specific work done on the horse to enhance its physical appearance for a show
Child grooming, befriending a child, in the negative context of preparing them to accept inappropriate behavior
Snow grooming, the process of preparing snow for recreational uses, such as skiing
Traffic grooming, a technical activity in telecommunications

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