currycomb

[kur-ee-kohm, kuhr-]

noun

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

verb (used with object)

1. to rub or clean with such a comb.

currycomb

/ ˈkʌrɪˌkəʊm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of currycomb¹

First recorded in 1565–75; curry ² + comb

Example Sentences

Chasten performed no grooming at this camp, unless at some point he and the campers currycombed a horse.

From Washington Post

Billy stuck the brush and currycomb together and laid them on the rail, and went up to breakfast.

From Literature

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

From Washington Post

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

From Literature

He knocked his currycomb against the trunk of the tree.

From Literature