comb Definition
- 1a strip of plastic, metal, or wood with a row of narrow teeth, used for untangling or arranging the hair
- 2a honeycomb
- 3a fleshy growth on the head of a rooster, turkey, or other bird
Using comb: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She combed her hair before going out.
Example
The honeycomb was filled with sweet honey.
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The rooster had a bright red comb on its head.
comb Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with comb
fine-tooth comb
a methodical and thorough search or analysis
Example
The detectives went through the evidence with a fine-tooth comb.
Example
He tried to hide his baldness with a comb over.
Example
She combed through the documents looking for evidence.
Origins of comb
from Old English 'camb', related to Dutch 'kam' and German 'Kamm'
Summary: comb in Brief
A 'comb' [koʊm] is a tool used to untangle or arrange hair, made of plastic, metal, or wood with narrow teeth. It can also refer to a honeycomb or the fleshy growth on a bird's head. Phrases include 'fine-tooth comb,' meaning a thorough search, 'comb over,' a hairstyle to cover baldness, and 'comb through,' to search carefully.
