Definition of Comb
Comb
com·b


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A tool with teeth for arranging or cleaning hair or other fibers.

e.g. She used a wide-tooth comb to detangle her long hair.

(noun)
a red fleshy structure resembling a crest on top of the head of some birds such as roosters;

e.g. The rooster had a bright red comb and fine white feathers.

(verb)
to detangle or style hair by pulling a comb through it, or to remove something that is stuck in the hair using a comb;

e.g. She likes to comb her hair off from her face. He started to comb the dried mud from the dog's fur.

(verb)
to search through something in a careful and organized way;

e.g. They started to comb the drawers for the missing watch.



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