comb
word
/ˈkoʊm/
kohm
/kˈəʊm/
kohm
Definition
A comb is a small tool with a row of thin teeth, used for arranging or cleaning hair. As a verb, to comb means to move a comb through hair or to search something carefully.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a noun for the hair tool and a verb in phrases like 'comb your hair'. A common extended use is 'comb through' or 'comb the area', meaning to search very carefully. Do not confuse it with 'brush': a comb has teeth, while a brush has bristles.
Spanish: peine - peinarPortuguese (BR): pente - pentearPortuguese (PT): pente - pentearChinese (Simplified): 梳子 - 梳理Chinese (Traditional): 梳子 - 梳理Hindi: कंघी - कंघी करनाArabic: مِشط - يُمَشِّطBengali: কাঙিRussian: гребень - расчёскаJapanese: くしVietnamese: lượcKorean: 빗Turkish: tarakUrdu: کنگھیIndonesian: sisir
Example Sentences
I need a comb for my hair.
basic
She combs her hair every morning.
basic
The police combed the park for clues.
basic
Can I borrow your comb for a second?
natural
He stood in front of the mirror, combing his beard.
natural
We combed through the old emails, but we still couldn't find the file.
natural