comb

comb · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A strip of plastic, metal, or wood with teeth, used for arranging hair.

  2. 2.

    The fleshy red crest on the head of a rooster or hen.

  3. 3.

    A structure of wax cells made by bees.

  4. 4.

    To arrange or untangle hair with a comb.

  5. 5.

    To search thoroughly.

Forms

plural: combs

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    comb through — to search thoroughly
  • •
    fine-tooth comb — with extreme thoroughness
  • •
    honeycomb — a structure of hexagonal wax cells

Related words

See also: brush, hair, honeycomb
Synonyms: brush, hairbrush

Etymology

From Old English camb meaning "comb, crest," from Proto-Germanic kambaz.