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groom
(redirected from groomer)

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groom someone as something
to prepare someone for a job or position. He was grooming his son as his successor. They groomed Charles as the next treasurer.

groom someone for something

to prepare someone for something; to prepare someone to be someone. The boss is grooming his son for the presidency of the company. They are grooming the vice president for the top position.


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Simon's groomer, who had a bit more experience, moved quickly to keep up with the dog's exuberance; Grizz seemed to sense that his groomer was a little newer at the job, patiently waiting when the inmates conferred on technique.
With an 80- to 140-horsepower tractor leading the charge through dense brush-covered snow trails throughout the Canadian Shield, the groomer is built to withstand the demands of a constant load under adverse conditions.
Turns out, the 10 kilogram (22 pound) primate is an expert groomer.
 
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