definition of
groom

[1] #1 groom n. [bridegroom] a man participant in his own marriage ceremony. wn

[2] #2 groom v. [prepare, train] educate 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". wn

[3] #3 groom v. [dress, curry] give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses". wn

[4] #4 groom n. [stableman, stableboy, hostler, ostler] someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses. wn

[5] #5 groom n. [bridegroom] a man who has recently been married. wn