currycomb

American  

[kur-ee-kohm, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr iˌkoʊm, ˈkʌr- /

noun

1. a comb, usually with rows of metal teeth, for currying horses.

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verb (used with object)

1. to rub or clean with such a comb.

currycomb British  

/ ˈkʌrɪˌkəʊm /

noun

1. a square comb consisting of rows of small teeth, used for grooming horses

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Etymology

Origin of currycomb

First recorded in 1565–75; curry ² + comb

Example Sentences

The large ogre’s jaw, topped by graying hair cut currycomb short.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2017

He took brush and currycomb from the wall, took down the barrier of the box stall and stepped cautiously in.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck

He knocked his currycomb against the trunk of the tree.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

With a currycomb and a pair of shears from the stables he had tried to arrange his hair.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

‘I’m goin tell that Stranger I quit. Goin’ to throw a currycomb in Colonel Swishe’s fash ...

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes