comb [ˈkoʊm]

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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)

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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