dressing in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of applying a bandage
   dressing  bandaging  binding 
   
2. the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
   dressing  grooming 
   
3. processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
   dressing 
   
4. a cloth covering for a wound or sore
   dressing  medical dressing 
   
5. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
   fertilization  fertilisation  fecundation  dressing 
   
6. savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
   dressing  salad dressing 
   
7. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
   stuffing  dressing