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comb Definition and Meaning in English (comb definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Comb definition: A flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood with a row of narrow teeth, used for arranging or tidying hair.

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Definitions of Comb

  1. 1noun

    A flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood with a row of narrow teeth, used for arranging or tidying hair.

  2. 2verb

    To draw a comb through hair to tidy it, remove tangles, or style it.

Example Sentences

casual

“She bought a new comb for her long hair.”

casual

“He combs his hair carefully every morning before work.”

Antonyms

tanglemess up

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularcombs
past tensecombed
present participlecombing
adjectivecombable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

comb throughphrasal_verb

To search something very carefully and thoroughly.

fine-tooth combidiom

To examine something with great attention to detail.

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What is the meaning of Comb in English?▼
Comb definition: A flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood with a row of narrow teeth, used for arranging or tidying hair.
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'Comb' translates to 'comb' in English. Comb definition: A flat piece of plastic, metal, or wood with a row of narrow teeth, used for arranging or tidying hair.
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