dressing

/ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

/ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

Other forms: dressings

Definitions of dressing

1. noun

   a cloth covering for a wound or sore
   synonyms: medical dressing

   types:

   bandage, patch

   a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

   compress

   a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)

   cataplasm, plaster, poultice

   a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.

   surgical dressing

   a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery

   adhesive bandage

   bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive

   capeline bandage

   bandage that covers the head or an amputation stump like a cap

   cast, plaster bandage, plaster cast

   bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

   compression bandage, tourniquet

   bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure

   elastic bandage

   a bandage containing stretchable material that can apply local pressure

   four-tailed bandage

   a bandage consisting of a strip of cloth split in two on both ends; the central part is placed under the chin to restrict motion of the mandible and the tails are tied over the top of the head

   immovable bandage

   a bandage of cloth impregnated with a substance (e.g., plaster of Paris) that hardens soon after it is applied

   mustard plaster, sinapism

   a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient

   oblique bandage

   a bandage in which successive turns proceed obliquely up or down a limb

   roller bandage

   bandage consisting of a strip of sterile fabric (of variable width) rolled into a cylinder to facilitate application

   scarf bandage, sling, triangular bandage

   bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

   suspensory, suspensory bandage

   a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)

   swathe, wrapping

   an enveloping bandage

   truss

   (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure

   type of:

   cloth covering

   a covering made of cloth
2. noun

   the act of applying a bandage
   synonyms: bandaging, binding

   type of:

   medical aid, medical care

   professional treatment for illness or injury
3. noun

   the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
   synonyms: grooming

   types:

   investment

   the act of putting on robes or vestments

   primping

   careful or finicky grooming

   toilet, toilette

   the act of dressing and preparing yourself

   type of:

   covering

   the act of protecting something by covering it
4. noun

   savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
   synonyms: salad dressing

   types:

   sauce Louis

   mayonnaise and heavy cream combined with chopped green pepper and green onion seasoned with chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice

   bleu cheese dressing, blue cheese dressing

   creamy dressing containing crumbled blue cheese

   Roquefort dressing, blue cheese dressing

   vinaigrette containing crumbled Roquefort or blue cheese

   French dressing, sauce vinaigrette, vinaigrette

   oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic

   Lorenzo dressing

   vinaigrette with chili sauce and chopped watercress

   anchovy dressing

   vinaigrette and mashed anchovies

   Italian dressing

   a vinaigrette with garlic and herbs: oregano and basil and dill

   half-and-half dressing

   half mayonnaise and half vinaigrette seasoned with minced garlic and mashed anchovies and grated Parmesan cheese; especially good for combination salads

   mayo, mayonnaise

   egg yolks and oil and vinegar

   Russian dressing, Russian mayonnaise

   mayonnaise with horseradish grated onion and chili sauce or catsup; sometimes with caviar added

   salad cream

   a creamy salad dressing resembling mayonnaise

   Thousand Island dressing

   mayonnaise with chili sauce or catsup and minced olives and peppers and hard-cooked egg

   green mayonnaise, sauce verte

   mayonnaise with tarragon or dill and chopped watercress and spinach or cucumber

   type of:

   sauce

   flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
5. noun

   a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
   synonyms: stuffing

   types:

   turkey stuffing

   stuffing for turkey

   oyster dressing, oyster stuffing

   stuffing made with oysters

   farce, forcemeat

   mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs

   type of:

   concoction, intermixture, mixture

   any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
6. noun

   making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
   synonyms: fecundation, fertilisation, fertilization

   types:

   top dressing

   a layer of fertilizer or manure not plowed in

   type of:

   enrichment

   act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
7. noun

   processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
   type of:

   conversion

   the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another