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dressing vs top dressing

top dressing vs dressing

dressing and top dressing both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dressing Yes No No No
top dressing Yes No No No
As nouns, top dressing is a hyponym of dressing; that is, top dressing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dressing:
  • dressing: making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
  • top dressing: a layer of fertilizer or manure not plowed in
dressing (noun) top dressing (noun)
the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes a layer of fertilizer or manure not plowed in
the act of applying a bandage
processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
a cloth covering for a wound or sore
making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
Difference between dressing and top dressing

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