comb-out

[ kohm-out ]

noun

1. a thorough combing or brushing of the hair.

comb out

verb

1. to remove (tangles or knots) from (the hair) with a comb
2. to isolate and remove for a purpose
3. to survey carefully; examine systematically

noun

1. an act of combing out

Word History and Origins

Origin of comb-out¹

First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase comb out

Example Sentences

Silver began to grin and strut and comb out his scarlet thrums with dirty fingers.

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When the new man came, he attempted to comb out the horse's tail, and the added portion came off in his hand.

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Doubtless the next generation will comb out every detail of it.

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He was a fatherly old man, and she let him help her with her fastenings, and comb out her hair with the tiny comb in her étui.

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He had to feed the pony, comb out his mane and tail, give him a good grooming and do something about that saddle sore.

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