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Meaning of comb
The primary meaning of the word "comb" is a tool with teeth used for cleaning, smoothing, or arranging something, especially hair.
Etymology of comb
The word "comb" comes from Old English "camb" or "comb", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "kambiz" and Proto-Indo-European "gembh-", both referring to a toothed tool or instrument
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe various types of toothed instruments, including those used for grooming, sorting, and processing materials
Synonyms
Definitions
- A toothed instrument used for cleaning, smoothing, or arranging hair, fur, or other fibers
- A ridge or strip of tissue, especially one with a toothed edge, found on certain animals or objects
- A device with a series of narrow slots or teeth used for sorting, filtering, or processing materials
Usage Examples
- She used a comb to detangle her hair after washing it
- The farmer used a comb to separate the wheat from the chaff
- The comb on the bee's leg helped to collect and carry pollen