comb
[ kohm ]
/ koʊm /
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noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to roll over or break at the crest, as a wave.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM comb
comb·less, adjectivecomb·less·ness, nounun·combed, adjectivewell-combed, adjectiveWords nearby comb
comate, comatic, comatose, comatulid, Comayagua, comb, Combahee, combat, combatant, combat boot, combat fatigue
Definition for comb (2 of 2)
comb.
abbreviation
combination.
combined.
combining.
combustion.
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British Dictionary definitions for comb
comb
/ (kəʊm) /
noun
verb
(tr) to use a comb on
(when tr, often foll by through) to search or inspect with great carethe police combed the woods
See also comb out
Word Origin for comb
Old English camb; related to Old Norse kambr, Old High German camb
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Idioms and Phrases with comb
comb
see fine-tooth comb.
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