1. the process of preparing leather or grooming horses

1. present participle of curry: preparing leather by cleaning, softening, and treating it
2. present participle of curry: grooming a horse with a currycomb
3. present participle of curry: seeking to gain favor through flattery or attention
Usage: often used in ‘curry favor’

Examples

• The leather worker spent hours currying the hide to make it soft.
• She was currying her horse before the competition.
• He was always currying favor with his boss.
• The currying process requires special tools and patience.
• Daily currying keeps the horse’s coat healthy and shiny.
• The apprentice learned the art of currying from the master craftsman.