Currying

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  • v. Present participle of curry.
  • n. The technique of transforming a function that takes multiple arguments into a function that takes a single argument (the first of the arguments to the original function) and returns a new function that takes the remainder of the arguments and returns the result.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The art or operation of dressing tanned hides so as to fit them for use as leather, by giving them the necessary suppleness, smoothness, color, or luster.
  • n. The act of rubbing down a horse with a currycomb or other similar appliance.
    • Word Usage
    "And, perhaps more important, he is uninterested in currying favor with those in power."
    Verb Form
    curried    curries    currying   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    process    treat    season    flavor    flavour   
    Cross Reference
    to curry favel    to curry favor   
    Variant
    curried   
    Form
    curry favor   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    drub    comb    currycomb    groom    Ruby Murray   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Murray    Murree    Surrey    Urey    Uri   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    chili    paprika    cornstarch    sago    gravy   
     
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