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COMB

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Comb.

How to pronounce comb:

Def 1 US

Comb - as a noun

A flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cockscombcoxcomb

Any of several tools for straightening fibers

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tool
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ciliated comb-like swimming plate of a ctenophore

The act of drawing a comb through hair

Example: "His hair needed a comb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
combing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hair carehaircarehairdressing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Comb - as a verb

Straighten with a comb

Example: "Comb your hair"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
straightenstraighten out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Search thoroughly

Example: "They combed the area for the missing child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ransack

Smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb

Example: "Comb your hair before dinner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disentangle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
groomneaten
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She used a comb to style her hair."
"The barber handed him a comb to detangle his hair."
"I found a small comb in my purse."
"He misplaced his comb and couldn't find it."
"She bought a fancy comb with intricate designs."
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Word Game Points

Is COMB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, comb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMB has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is COMB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, comb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is COMB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, comb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMB has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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