Dictionary curryHorse grooming

verb

curry

To groom a horse with a comb.

The groom curries the horse's dusty coat.

Etymology

curryOld Frenchprepare; groom

The older verb includes preparing or tending. English specializes it here to grooming a horse by rubbing and combing its coat.

More examples

She curried the mare before riding.
They are currying the horses after exercise.
He had curried the pony carefully.

Forms

curry · curries · curried · currying

Similar words

groom: Covers washing and other care beyond combing.
brush: Does not specify a currycomb or a horse.