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Dressing forceps
Forceps For"ceps, n. [L. forceps, -cipis, from the root of formus Hot + capere to take; akin to E. heave. Cf. Furnace.] 1. A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc. 2. (Zo["o]l.) The caudal forceps-shaped appendage of earwigs and some other insects. See Earwig. Dressing forceps. See under Dressing.
Top-dressing
Top-dress Top"-dress`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Top-dressed; p. pr. & vb. n. Top-dressing.] To apply a surface dressing of manureto,as land.
Top-dressing
Top-dressing Top"-dress`ing, n. The act of applying a dressing of manure to the surface of land; also, manure so applied.
Water dressing
Water dressing Wa"ter dress"ing (Med.) The treatment of wounds or ulcers by the application of water; also, a dressing saturated with water only, for application to a wound or an ulcer.

Meaning of dressing from wikipedia

- Look up dressing or dressed in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Dressing commonly refers to the activity of putting on clothing. Dressing may also refer...
- Ranch dressing is a savory, creamy American salad dressing usually made from buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, mustard, herbs (commonly chives, parsley...
- Russian dressing is a piquant American salad dressing consisting of mayonnaise, ketchup, and other ingredients. Russian dressing is similar to Thousand...
- Cross-dressing is the act of wearing clothes traditionally or stereotypically ****ociated with a different gender. From as early as pre-modern history,...
- Thousand Island dressing is an American salad dressing and condiment based on mayonnaise that can include olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, paprika...
- A salad dressing is a sauce for salads. Used on virtually all leafy salads, dressings may also be used in making salads of beans (such as three bean salad)...
- French dressing is a creamy dressing in American cuisine that varies in color from pale orange to bright red. French dressing is made of oil, vinegar,...
- A dressing or compress is piece of material such as a pad applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm. A dressing is...
- Louis dressing is a salad dressing based on mayonnaise, to which red chili sauce, minced green onions, and minced green chili peppers have been added....
- hydrocolloid dressing is an opaque or transparent dressing for wounds. A hydrocolloid dressing is biodegradable, breathable, and depending on the dressing selected...