Comb out Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To remove tangles or something unwanted from hair or fur by carefully using a comb. Can also mean to search or sort through something very thoroughly.
Usage & Nuances
Common for physical hair/fur care ('comb out knots'), but also used figuratively for careful searches ('comb out the evidence'). Slightly formal but everyday. Often confused with 'comb through' (to search). Usually takes an object ('comb out the tangles').
Example Sentences
I need to comb out the knots in my hair.
basic
My mom helps me comb out my hair every morning.
basic
You should comb out the dog's fur to remove tangles.
basic
She spent an hour trying to comb out all the sand from her hair after the beach.
natural
After lice were found at school, parents had to comb out their children's hair very carefully.
natural
Police had to comb out the entire area searching for clues.
natural