to tend by removing dirt, parasites or other matter from the skin, fur, feathers etc… often performed as a social act. Social grooming is probably the most important social behaviour among chimpanzees, serving to maintain or improve friendships within the community.
The removal of dirt, or other objects from the skin or fur, which may be performed by another individual (allogrooming) or by one's self. Allogrooming is considered to be a social activity.
Grooming is the proper care of the horse's coat, mane, tail, and hooves. It includes which tools are best for the tasks that need to be performed. Grooming is a good time to identify health and injury issues that may need attention prior to or after working your horse.
the process by which horses bond and clean each other, by mutual chewing up and down the neck, withers, and back. Also the process used to brush and clean the domestic horse
Cleaning the fur of another animal, which promotes social cohesion. Common among primate groups.
cleaning and/or brushing an animal
The fine art of brushing the dirt from one's horse and applying it to your own body.
Some of the jumpers in the grand prix ring have their manes and tails braided to enhance their appearance. A tail that is braided and then turned up so the hairs do not hang loose is called a "mud tail" and is frequently used in damp weather conditions.
Brushing or combing a cats coat to remove and prevent knots, cats groom themselves by licking
bathing, combing, brushing, body exam Tell me more
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In telecommunications, the process of separating and segregating channels by combing, such that the broadest channel possible can be assembled and sent across the longest practical link. The aim is to minimize de-multiplexing traffic and reshuffling it electrically.
the process of cleaning and caring for a horse's skin and coat, including currying, brushing, and cleaning of the feet
The process of nap setting following cleaning and additive (fabric protector) application, using a shag rake, carpet comb, brush, or groomer.
This is the light combing of the surface of a fine turf area.