groom (
http://definr.com/groom)
n 1: a man participant in his own marriage ceremony [syn:
bridegroom]
2: someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
[syn:
stableman,
stableboy,
hostler,
ostler]
3: a man who has recently been married [syn:
bridegroom]
v 1: prepare (someone) for a future role or function; "He is
grooming his son to become his successor"; "The prince
was prepared to become King one day"; "They trained him
to be a warrior" [syn:
prepare,
train]
2: give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the
horses" [syn:
dress,
curry]
3: care for the external appearance [syn:
neaten]