Definition of comb - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hair groomingflat device with teeth for arranging hair
- She used a comb to tidy her hair.
2.
fiber processingRare tool for separating and straightening fibersRare
- The machine uses a comb to process wool.
3.
medicalRare fleshy crest on a bird's headRare
- The rooster's comb was bright red.
4.
honey storageRare structure of hexagon cells for storing honeyRare
- The bees filled the comb with honey.
5.
musicTECH. main body of a harmonica with air chambersTECH.
- He cleaned the comb of his harmonica.
6.
escalator safetyTECH. toothed plate preventing objects on escalatorsTECH.
- The comb stopped the coin from falling.
Verb
1.
hair groominguntangle or smooth hair using a toothed brush
- She combed her hair before leaving for work..
2.
searchingsearch a place thoroughly
- The police combed the area for clues.
Images of comb
flat device with teeth for arranging hair 
tool for separating and straightening fibers 
fleshy crest on a bird's head 
structure of hexagon cells for storing honey 
main body of a harmonica with air chambers 
toothed plate preventing objects on escalators
Expressions with comb
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remove tangles or unwanted elements from hair or fur
She carefully combed out the knots from her daughter's hair..
style hair to cover baldness
He combed over his hair to hide the bald spot.
examine something very carefully and thoroughly
She combed through the documents for any errors.
thorough and detailed examination or analysis
The report was reviewed with a fine-toothed comb.
in a very thorough and detailed manner
She reviewed the contract with a fine-toothed comb.
close, detailed examination or analysis
The accountant went through the files with a fine-tooth comb..
examine something very closely for small details
They use a fine-tooth comb to review every contract.
search or check something very carefully for details
The police used a fine-toothed comb to search the area.
in a very thorough manner
She examined the contract with a fine-tooth comb.
use a comb to arrange hair
She always combs her hair before going out.
small comb that fits in a pocket for personal grooming
He pulled out his pocket comb to tidy his hair before the meeting..
search a place thoroughly
The police comb the area for clues.
heated comb used to straighten hair
She used a hot comb to straighten her curls.
tool used to style curly hair
She used an afro-comb to shape her curls.
thorough search or investigation
The police conducted a comb-out of the area for evidence..
comb with closely spaced teeth for grooming
She used a tooth comb to detangle her hair.
fleshy crest on a rooster's head
The cock comb was bright red and stood tall.
resembling a comb with teeth-like projections
The coral had a comb-like structure.
hairstyle with hair swept over bald spot
He wore a comb-over to hide his bald spot.
heated comb used for styling hair
The stylist used a pressing comb to achieve a sleek look.
fine-toothed comb for removing nits from hair
She used a nit comb to remove lice.
large duck with a knob on its beak
The comb duck is often seen in wetlands.
jelly-like marine animal of the phylum Ctenophora
The comb jelly drifted gracefully in the ocean.
locomotor organ with fused cilia bases
The comb-plate helps the ctenophore swim efficiently.
Origin of comb
Old English, camb (comb)
Terms with comb included in their meaning
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grooming
comb hair or fur to remove tangles
cooking
kitchen tool with comb-like ends for serving pasta
fashion
hairstyle or method of shaping hair into waves with fingers and comb
torture
scrape flesh with a metal comb
weaving
comb-like part in weaving looms
beauty
comb hair towards the roots for volume
hair care
removing tangles from hair with a comb
marine
fish with comb-like teeth living in rocky areas
biology
comb-like structure on certain marine animals
mollusk anatomy
comb-like respiratory structure in mollusks
creature
marine animal with comb-like cilia for movement
horse grooming
one who grooms horses with a curry comb
comb
having small teeth placed closely together
fiber preparation
comb flax or hemp fibers to separate and align them
textile processing
separate flax fibers using a comb
beekeeping
device extracting honey from comb using centrifugal force
Sikhism
comb worn by Sikhs as a religious symbol
medical
having narrow ridges like a comb
animal
breed of poultry with a red comb
arrange hair
use a comb to arrange hair
grooming tool
small comb that fits in a pocket for personal grooming
hair
arranged neatly using a comb
beauty
heated comb used to straighten hair
grooming
act of using a comb on hair
Examples of comb in a sentence
The comb broke while she was using it. Workers use a comb to align the cotton fibers. A fine comb is essential for quality textile production. The hen's comb was smaller than the rooster's. Farmers often check the comb to assess a bird's health. The beekeeper inspected the comb for any damage.
Each comb was carefully removed from the hive. The comb needed repair after the performance. He admired the craftsmanship of the harmonica's comb. The comb caught the loose thread. A toy was stuck in the comb. He combed his daughter's hair gently. The stylist combed through the model's hair carefully. They combed the beach for any lost items. Volunteers combed the forest for the missing hiker.
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- French:peigne, peigner, ...
- German:Kamm, kämmen, ...
- Italian:pettine, pettinare, ...
- Spanish:peine, desenredar, ...
- Portuguese:pente, pentear, ...
- Chinese:梳子, 梳理, ...
- Japanese:くし, 髪をとかす, ...
- Arabic:مِشْط, مَشَّطَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַסְרֵק, לְסָרֵק, ...
- Russian:расческа, причесывать, ...
- Ukrainian:гребінець, розчісувати, ...
- Hindi:कंघी, कंघी करना, ...
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