Pronunciation

/kəm/

Definitions

Noun

A comb is a tool with teeth or bristles used for grooming, especially to smooth and detangle hair. It can also refer to a comb-like device, such as a comb-shaped part in a pattern or design.

Verb

To comb (through) means to run a comb or brush through one’s hair to straighten, smooth, or arrange it. It can also be used metaphorically to describe sorting or arranging something systematically.

Adjective

In some contexts, “comb-like” can be used to describe something having a similar shape or structure to a comb.

Phrases

• “Comb your hair” is a common instruction to tidy up one’s appearance.
• “Comb through the options” implies examining or reviewing choices carefully.
• “A comb-shaped coastline” refers to a geographical feature resembling a comb.

Example Sentences

• Noun: She was brushing her long hair with a fine-toothed comb.
• Verb: He combed through the documents to find the relevant information.
• Adjective: The comb-like leaves of the tree created a unique pattern on the ground.

Synonyms

• Hairbrush
• Backscratcher
• Tangle remover
• Lice comb
• Teeth comb (in the sense of a design element)

Related Words

• Hair styling tools (e.g., brush, brush set)
• Combative (adjective, relating to conflict or competition)
• Combed-over (describing hair styled to cover bald spots)
• Comb-out (to remove tangles from hair)