CURRYCOMBS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word currycombs. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CURRYCOMBS
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| brush | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a dense growth of bushes • an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle • momentary contact • conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor • a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox) • a minor short-term fight • the act of brushing your teeth • the act of brushing your hair • contact with something dangerous or undesirable verb • rub with a brush, or as if with a brush • touch lightly and briefly • clean with a brush • sweep across or over • remove with or as if with a brush • cover by brushing | ||||||||
| clean | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits • ritually clean or pure • not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination • (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers noun • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead adverb • completely; used as intensifiers • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating adjective satellite • free of restrictions or qualifications • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims • free from impurities • (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense • free from sepsis or infection • morally pure • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • (of a surface) not written or printed on • exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play • without difficulties or problems • thorough and without qualification • not carrying concealed weapons • free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed • free of drugs verb • make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from • remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits • clean and tidy up the house • clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing • be cleanable • deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. • remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely • remove while making clean • remove unwanted substances from • remove shells or husks from | ||||||||
| comb | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair • the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds • any of several tools for straightening fibers • ciliated comb-like swimming plate of a ctenophore • the act of drawing a comb through hair verb • straighten with a comb • search thoroughly • smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb | ||||||||
| groom | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a man participant in his own marriage ceremony • someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses • a man who has recently been married verb • educate for a future role or function • give a neat appearance to • care for one's external appearance | ||||||||
| rake | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a dissolute man in fashionable society • degree of deviation from a horizontal plane • a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil verb • move through with or as if with a rake • level or smooth with a rake • sweep the length of • examine hastily • gather with a rake • scrape gently | ||||||||
| scrape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a harsh noise made by scraping • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) • an indication of damage verb • scratch repeatedly • make by scraping • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • gather (money or other resources) together over time • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of | ||||||||
