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comb [ˈkoʊm]

1 comb noun
  • a flat piece of plastic or metal with a row of thin teeth that is used for making hair neat
  • a device that is used for separating or straightening fibers (such as wool fibers)
  • a soft part on top of the head of some birds (such as chickens)

2 comb verb
  • to smooth, arrange, or separate (hair or fibers) with a comb
  • to search (something) very thoroughly in order to find something —usually + through