comb
noun
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Definition of comb
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a toothed instrument used especially for adjusting, cleaning, or confining hair
b
: a structure resembling such a comb
especially
: any of several toothed devices used in handling or ordering textile fibers
c
: currycomb
2a
: a fleshy crest on the head of the domestic chicken and other domestic birds
b
: something (such as the ridge of a roof) resembling the comb of a cock
3
: honeycomb
comb
verb
combed;
combing;
combs
Definition of comb (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to draw a comb through for the purpose of arranging or cleaning
2
: to pass across with a scraping or raking action
3a
: to eliminate (as with a comb) by a thorough going-over
b
: to search or examine systematically
police are combing the city
4
: to use in a combing action
1
of a wave or its crest
: to roll over or break into foam
2
: to make a thorough search
comb through the classified ads
comb
abbreviationDefinition of comb (Entry 3 of 3)
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Other Words from comb
Noun
combed
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adjective
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adjective
comblike
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for comb
Synonyms: Verb
dig (through), dredge, hunt (through), rake, ransack, rifle, rummage, scour, search, sort (through), troll
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Examples of comb in a Sentence
Verb
He combed back his hair. The wool is combed before being spun into yarn. We combed the beach for shells.
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By rubbing the teeth of the comb across another structure called the medial tooth, the animals are able to create a sound similar to claw stridulation (listen below). — David Shultz, Science | AAAS, "Listen to a ghost crab frighten away enemiesâwith its stomach rumbles," 10 Sep. 2019 Jenkins said recently, using his left hand to hold clippers and a comb because his right remains swollen and partially immobile. — Akilah Johnson, ProPublica, "Medicare-for-All Is Not Medicare, and Not Really for All. So What Does It Actually Mean?," 6 Sep. 2019 Along Delawareâs coast, Thurman also noted a dead loggerhead sea turtle that washed ashore in Slaughter Beach with a stomach full of 65 different types of plastics â including an entire comb. — Maddy Lauria, Washington Post, "Plastic is ending up in Delawareâs waters, where it can kill," 30 Aug. 2019 The Sussex researchers have developed a way to dramatically reduce the size of the comb by integrating it with a tiny chip. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "A New Way To Build Atomic Clocks Could Make GPS Even Better," 12 Mar. 2019 Use the comb side of the Baby Tress brush to select a few baby hairs, and comb them out to remove any tangles. — Jennifer Ford, Essence, "3 Top Tips For Laying Your Edges," 28 Aug. 2019 The rush of color found at Bishop Hill Farm Flowers will continue till the first frost, including the celosia, which look like fuzzy brains or cock's combs. — Kim Pierce, Dallas News, "Find spicy Hatch chile snacks, peak okra and other summer farm goods in Coppell," 27 Aug. 2019 However, the Spanish shot-stopper was given the nod ahead of new signing Andy Lonergan, and his performance was destined to be analysed with a fine tooth-comb. — SI.com, "Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Risky Reds Edge Past Saints," 17 Aug. 2019 Perhaps in a nod to Once Upon a Time, salons that stock the ColorProof product line are being offered classes on the scissor-over-comb technique pioneered by Sebring and perfected by Markham. — Tatiana Siegel, The Hollywood Reporter, "Manson Victim's Friend Posits Alternative Motive: "I Never Bought Into the Race War Theory"," 30 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Not including Dufour, UAB does have some experience with Greg Fecanin, David Galten and Andrew Smith combing for six starts last season, while Colby Ragland took advantage of the four-game redshirt rule. — Evan Dudley, al, "Position-by-position breakdown for UAB vs. Alabama State," 27 Aug. 2019 Arriving at a cool Corot nude in a darkling landscape or a crisp Picasso nude combing her hair was like gulping fresh air in a miasma. — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, "Renoirâs Problem Nudes," 19 Aug. 2019 The narratorâs roommate is a German girl with a snub nose and dimples who always combs her hair before going to bed. — Christopher Tayler, Harper's magazine, "New Books," 19 Aug. 2019 To get Bella Hadid's look, just use your fave gel and comb the hair back. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "The Best Back-to-School Hairstyles Including BTS, Kylie Jenner, Yara Shahidi, and More," 16 Aug. 2019 This adorable little guy is learning so much by the day, including how to comb his own hair. — Jasmine Grant, Essence, "Fenty Model Slick Woods's Son Safir Has The Makings Of A Mini-Model," 7 Aug. 2019 Earlier this month, Kardashian West shared a touching clip of North patiently sitting on the ground while her younger sister carefully stood behind her and combed her hair. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Kim Kardashian Calls Daughter Chicago, 18 Months, Her 'Twin' in Sweet Mother-Daughter Photos," 26 July 2019 Parted deeply to one side and combed back with a wet-look finish, Shayk's ponytail exuded easy elegance, especially flanked by a pair oversized gold hoops. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Irina Shayk Cooly Reimagines the Mom-on-the-Go Updo," 18 June 2019 After combing her subjectsâ medical records and conducting extensive interviews with them and their families, Sanders writes up their stories and posts them online. — Judy Berman, Time, "The Doctor Who Inspired House Navigates the Health Care Crisis in Netflix Docuseries Diagnosis," 15 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'comb.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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