Comb (Noun)
Meaning 1
The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 3
The act of drawing a comb through hair; "his hair needed a comb".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
Any of several tools for straightening fibers.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She grabbed a comb from the dresser to detangle her knotted hair.
- After washing his hair, he used a wide-tooth comb to gently work out the tangles.
- The hairstylist reached for a fine-tooth comb to precision-cut the client's hair.
- A detangling comb is a must-have for kids with curly or long hair.
- She carefully worked the comb through her daughter's tangled locks, trying not to pull too hard.